Washington Dulles International Airport is a large airport serving Dulles, United States. Its IATA code is IAD and its ICAO code is KIAD. The airport lies at an elevation of 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. It has 4 runway(s); the longest is 01C/19C, 11,500 ft (3,505 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- IAD
- ICAO code
- KIAD
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 312 ft (95 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.9445, -77.4558
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01C/19C | 11,500 ft · 3,505 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 01L/19R | 9,400 ft · 2,865 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 11,500 ft · 3,505 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 12/30 | 10,501 ft · 3,201 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Washington Dulles International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Washington, United States | 38 km · 24 mi |
| BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Baltimore, United States | 73 km · 45 mi |
| HGR Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field | Hagerstown, United States | 88 km · 55 mi |
| CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | Charlottesville, United States | 125 km · 78 mi |
| SHD Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | Weyers Cave, United States | 146 km · 91 mi |
| MDT Harrisburg International Airport | Harrisburg, United States | 151 km · 94 mi |
| RIC Richmond International Airport | Richmond, United States | 160 km · 99 mi |
| LNS Lancaster Airport | Lancaster, United States | 164 km · 102 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from IAD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 366 | 228 | 198 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 859 | 534 | 464 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,002 | 1,865 | 1,621 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,674 | 2,283 | 1,984 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,902 | 3,667 | 3,187 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,198 | 3,851 | 3,347 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,550 | 4,070 | 3,537 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,649 | 4,753 | 4,130 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,387 | 5,211 | 4,528 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,891 | 6,768 | 5,881 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,113 | 6,905 | 6,000 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,356 | 7,056 | 6,132 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,059 | 7,493 | 6,511 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,095 | 8,137 | 7,071 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,532 | 9,651 | 8,387 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,681 | 9,744 | 8,467 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | POTOMAC APP | 120.450 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 134.850 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 135.700 |
| DEP | POTOMAC DEP | 125.050 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RCO | ARMEL RCO | 113.500 |
| RMP | RAMP CON | 129.550 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.100 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Washington Dulles International Airport?
The IATA code of Washington Dulles International Airport is IAD and its ICAO code is KIAD.
Where is Washington Dulles International Airport located?
Washington Dulles International Airport is in Dulles, Virginia, United States, at 38.9445, -77.4558.
What time zone is Washington Dulles International Airport in?
Washington Dulles International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Washington Dulles International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01C/19C, 11,500 ft (3,505 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Washington Dulles International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 38 km (24 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.