With the summer travel season taking off Memorial Day weekend, Dulles International and Reagan National airports are ready to launch summer vacations to destinations across the United States and around the world. More than 20 million passengers are expected to travel through the region’s two airports from May through August, with 11 million of those customers using Dulles International.

With over 50 million passengers traveling through Washington’s airports in 2024, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is preparing for record travel volumes throughout the upcoming holiday season. During busy weekends and holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, passengers may experience heavily congested airport-area roads, limited parking availability and bustling terminals. Customers are advised to consider these tips for a smooth and stress-free journey. Airport Arrival Time

With passenger projections exceeding last year’s record volumes at Reagan National and Dulles International airports, anticipation for the busy summer travel season is heating up. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is offering guidance and tips for passengers to enjoy the newest amenities, reduce stress and save time in line – especially when returning on an international flight.  

As a busy summer season ends, data through July show strong passenger growth over 2022 levels at Dulles International and Reagan National airports so far in 2023.

During the next two years, Reagan National Airport will oversee a project to resurface and rehabilitate asphalt and base materials along its two primary runways during overnight hours.

With passenger levels trending upward in 2022, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is advising airport travelers to expect congested airport-area roads, full parking facilities, busy terminals and new customer amenities for the upcoming travel season spanning Veterans Day weekend, Thanksgiving and other holidays through New Year’s Day. The Airports Authority is sharing essential tips travelers can use to prepare for a smooth journey. 

Throughout the busy Summer 2022 travel season, Washington’s airports have been developing new ways to elevate the customer experience at Reagan National and Dulles International airports. With the Labor Day holiday weekend approaching, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is sharing an update on the latest enhancements and offering important travel tips for a smooth journey.  Top Travel Tips for Labor Day and Beyond 

Reagan National is up for ‘Best Large Airport’ as part of USA Today’s ’10 Best’ competition. An expert panel selected Reagan National to compete against 12 other airports across the nation. Winners will be named to the list of top 10 best large airports in the United States. Now, we need your help to ensure a victory! Voting is open and runs through February 1. You can vote once a day by clicking on the button below to help ensure that Reagan National makes the top 10.

Reagan National and Dulles International Runways Expected to Remain Closed Through Sunday, January 24. Significant snowfall and high winds, coupled with the continued closure of roads and public transportation in surrounding communities,  make resumption of normal flight operations at the airports unlikely on Sunday.