Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01C/19C 1° / 181° true |
11,500 ft3,505 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
| 01R/19L 1° / 181° true |
11,500 ft3,505 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
| 12/30 111° / 291° true |
10,501 ft3,201 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
| 01L/19R 1° / 181° true |
9,400 ft2,865 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 38.9°N, 77.5°W (38.9445, -77.4558) |
|---|---|
| Region | Virginia, United States |
| Time zone | America/New_York: UTC−5 standard time, UTC−4 during daylight saving time |
| Official site | www.mwaa.com/dulles/ |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From IAD | To IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK | 366 km228 mi | 1 h 25 min | 1 h 30 min |
| Toronto YYZ | 556 km346 mi | 1 h 40 min | 1 h 40 min |
| Atlanta ATL | 859 km534 mi | 2 h 05 min | 2 h |
| Chicago ORD | 945 km587 mi | 2 h 15 min | 2 h |
| Mexico City MEX | 3,002 km1,865 mi | 4 h 40 min | 4 h 15 min |
| Los Angeles LAX | 3,674 km2,283 mi | 5 h 40 min | 4 h 50 min |
| London LHR | 5,902 km3,667 mi | 7 h 15 min | 8 h 20 min |
| Paris CDG | 6,198 km3,851 mi | 7 h 30 min | 8 h 45 min |
| Frankfurt FRA | 6,550 km4,070 mi | 7 h 55 min | 9 h 10 min |
| São Paulo GRU | 7,649 km4,753 mi | 9 h 35 min | 9 h 55 min |
| Istanbul IST | 8,387 km5,211 mi | 9 h 50 min | 11 h 25 min |
| Tokyo HND | 10,891 km6,768 mi | 14 h | 12 h 55 min |
| Beijing PEK | 11,113 km6,905 mi | 13 h 50 min | 13 h 30 min |
| Doha DOH | 11,127 km6,914 mi | 12 h 50 min | 14 h 45 min |
| Dubai DXB | 11,356 km7,056 mi | 13 h 05 min | 14 h 55 min |
| Delhi DEL | 12,059 km7,493 mi | 14 h 20 min | 15 h 15 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 13,095 km8,137 mi | 15 h 20 min | 16 h 35 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 13,102 km8,141 mi | 16 h 10 min | 15 h 40 min |
| Singapore SIN | 15,532 km9,651 mi | 18 h 45 min | 18 h 40 min |
| Sydney SYD | 15,681 km9,744 mi | 19 h 50 min | 18 h 05 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Washington DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | 38 km23 mi ESE |
| Baltimore BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | 73 km45 mi ENE |
| Hagerstown HGR Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field | 88 km55 mi NNW |
| Charlottesville CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | 125 km77 mi SW |
| Weyers Cave SHD Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | 146 km91 mi WSW |
| Harrisburg MDT Harrisburg International Airport | 151 km94 mi NNE |
| Richmond RIC Richmond International Airport | 160 km100 mi S |
| Lancaster LNS Lancaster Airport | 164 km102 mi NE |
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Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | POTOMAC APP | 120.450 |
| ATIS (recorded airport information) | ATIS | 134.850 |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 135.700 |
| Departure | POTOMAC DEP | 125.050 |
| Ground | GND | 121.900 |
| RCO | ARMEL RCO | 113.500 |
| RMP | RAMP CON | 129.550 |
| Tower | TWR | 120.100 |
| Unicom | UNICOM | 122.950 |
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