Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · United States

KDCADCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Washington, United States

ICAO

KDCA

IATA

DCA

Category

International Hub

Elevation

15 ft

Country

United States

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at KDCA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA / DCA) in Washington, United States, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

KDCA is listed in our network as an international hub with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – United States

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States.

Applicable permit lead times for United States are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at KDCA

Direct FBO and handler coordination at KDCA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index C.

Jet A1 Fuel at KDCA

Fuel on record at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to KDCA

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for KDCA: 38° 51′ 7″ N 77° 2′ 17″ W; elevation 15 ft; local time UTC-5.

Crew & Passenger Services in Washington

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Washington.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KDCA.

Cargo Operations at KDCA

Support for freighter operations into KDCA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Latitude
38° 51′ 7″ N
Longitude
77° 2′ 17″ W
ICAO code
KDCA
IATA code
DCA
Municipality
Washington
Timezone
UTC-5
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
FAA Index C
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To DCA?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KDCA.

Submit flight inquiry for KDCA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – KDCA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

The ICAO code is KDCA and the IATA code is DCA.

Is Jet A1 available at KDCA?

Yes. Fuel on record at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at KDCA?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index C.

What time zone does KDCA operate in?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport operates on UTC-5.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for KDCA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KDCA.