Airport profile · United States

Washington Dulles International Airport

Dulles · Virginia · United States

KIADIATA IAD

Airport overview

Washington Dulles International Airport serves Dulles, United States. The longest reported open paved runway is 3,505 metres (11,500 feet). The directory lists 2 FBOs and 0 handling providers at this airport.

ICAO code
KIAD
IATA code
IAD
Local / reference code
IAD
Location
Dulles · Virginia · United States
Coordinates
38.947456, -77.459929
Elevation above sea level
95 m / 312.3 ft
Time zone
America/New_York
Reported access
Public use
Longest open paved runway
3,505 m / 11,500 ft
Business-aviation facilities
2 FBOs · 0 handling providers
Fuel types
100LL
Control tower
Yes
Customs airport designation
No
Landing-rights designation
Yes

Runway dimensions alone do not determine which jets can operate here; consult the current AIP, NOTAMs, declared distances and aircraft performance requirements.

Runways (4 recorded)

All recorded runways at Washington Dulles International Airport
RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting / status
01C/19C3,505 m11,500 ft46 m150 ftCONCLightedReported open
01R/19L3,505 m11,500 ft46 m150 ftCONCLightedReported open
12/303,201 m10,501 ft46 m150 ftCONCLightedReported open
01L/19R2,865 m9,400 ft46 m150 ftCONCLightedReported open
Runway 01C/19C · threshold & approach details
Runway endTrue headingElevationDisplaced thresholdCoordinates
01C1°87 m / 286.1 ftNot reported38.93907, -77.45978
19C181°82 m / 268.6 ftNot reported38.97064, -77.45932

Declared distances & approach equipment

EndTORATODAASDALDAILS / lights
01C3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,505 m / 11,500 ftILS / MALSR
19C3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,380 m / 11,089 ftILS / ALSF2

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 01R/19L · threshold & approach details
Runway endTrue headingElevationDisplaced thresholdCoordinates
01R1°95 m / 311.7 ftNot reported38.92376, -77.43645
19L181°89 m / 293 ftNot reported38.95533, -77.43597

Declared distances & approach equipment

EndTORATODAASDALDAILS / lights
01R3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,505 m / 11,500 ftILS/DME / ALSF2
19L3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,505 m / 11,500 ft3,505 m / 11,500 ftILS/DME / ALSF2

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 12/30 · threshold & approach details
Runway endTrue headingElevationDisplaced thresholdCoordinates
12111°94 m / 309.9 ftNot reported38.94377, -77.49044
30291°88 m / 287.6 ftNot reported38.93361, -77.45590

Declared distances & approach equipment

EndTORATODAASDALDAILS / lights
123,201 m / 10,501 ft3,201 m / 10,501 ft3,201 m / 10,501 ft3,201 m / 10,501 ftILS / MALSR
303,201 m / 10,501 ft3,201 m / 10,501 ft3,201 m / 10,501 ft3,201 m / 10,501 ftNot reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 01L/19R · threshold & approach details
Runway endTrue headingElevationDisplaced thresholdCoordinates
01L1°90 m / 296 ftNot reported38.94497, -77.47481
19R181°84 m / 277 ftNot reported38.97077, -77.47444

Declared distances & approach equipment

EndTORATODAASDALDAILS / lights
01L2,865 m / 9,400 ft2,865 m / 9,400 ft2,865 m / 9,400 ft2,865 m / 9,400 ftILS/DME / ALSF2
19R2,865 m / 9,400 ft2,865 m / 9,400 ft2,865 m / 9,400 ft2,865 m / 9,400 ftILS/DME / ALSF2

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

FBOs & handling

Fixed-base operators · 2

History & management

The airport activation record dates to 1962-11; this is an administrative date and may differ from the airport’s founding. The recorded owner is Metro Wash Arpt Authority. The recorded operator is Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

Inception year
Not reported
Airport activation date
1962-11
Recorded owner
Metro Wash Arpt Authority
Recorded operator
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Airport manager
Richard Golinowski
Manager telephone
703-572-2730

An inception year and an airport activation date are different facts. Confirm current ownership and management with the airport.

Airport communications

TypeServiceFrequency
APPPOTOMAC APP120.45 MHz
ATISATIS134.85 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL135.7 MHz
DEPPOTOMAC DEP125.05 MHz
GNDGND121.9 MHz
RCOARMEL RCO113.5 MHz
RMPRAMP CON129.55 MHz
TWRTWR120.1 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.95 MHz

Use current official aeronautical publications for operational communications.

Airport & runway remarks (18)

Airport remarks can include operating restrictions, prior-permission contacts and noise procedures; check current publications before a flight.

  • AIRPORTLOCATED IN BOTH FAIRFAX COUNTY VA AND LOUDOUN COUNTY VA.
  • AIRPORTITNRNT ACFT CTC FBO ON 122.95 OR 129.77 FOR SVCS.
  • AIRPORTACR PUSH BACKS & PWR FM ALL APRON PSNS REQUIRE CLNC FM MWAA RAMP TWR.
  • AIRPORTLARGE FLOCKS OF BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT/DEER INVOF ARPT.
  • AIRPORTDURING PERIODS OF ACFT SATURATION LONG TERM PARKING MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE. SERVICES FOR FUEL AND GO ONLY WILL BE AVAILABLE.
  • AIRPORTFLIGHT TRAINING BETWEEN 2200-0700 IS PROHIBITED.
  • AIRPORTTAXILANE 'C' ACTIVE; PUSHBACK CLNCS ON NORTH SIDE OF MIDFIELD TERMINAL ARE ONTO TAXILANE 'D' ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTH.
  • AIRPORTALL AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPAN EXCEEDING 118 FT ARE RESTRICTED FROM USING TAXILANE A BTN A1 & A5.
  • AIRPORTRUNUP BLX FOR RWY 30 DSGND AS NON-MOVEMENT AREA.
  • AIRPORTALL 180 DEG TURNS OUT OF APRON POSITIONS SHALL BE MADE USING MINIMUM POWER.
  • AIRPORTLDG FEE. FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL. NOTE: SEE SPECIAL NOTICES --CONTINUOUS POWER FACILITIES.
  • AIRPORTTXL E1 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118 FT.
  • AIRPORTB747-8 RESTRICTED TO MAXIMUM TAXI SPEED 17 KTS (20 MPH) ON TWY J.
  • AIRPORTENGINE RUN-UPS BTW 2200L & 0700L REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL FM ARPT OPS.
  • AIRPORTRWY 30 DEPARTURES USE UPPER ANTENNA FOR ATC COMMUNICATIONS.
  • AIRPORTRWY STATUS LGTS ARE IN OPN.
  • AIRPORTPILOTS CONDUCTING EFVS OPS; BE AWARE LED ALS IN USE RWY 01C.
  • AIRPORTCOCKPIT OVER CNTRLN TAXI PROHIBITED AT TWY Y INT WITH TWY Y11. JUDGMENTAL OVERSTEER RQRED.