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Before-and-after views of Terminal, Parking and Gate identification at Reagan National, effective June 5, 2022

What's New?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has updated signage to reflect terminal and gate-sign terminology used at most other airports. The enhancements are designed to make it easier for travelers to navigate inside and outside of the airport.

  • Terminals are numbered 1 and 2 (formerly A and B/C).
  • Gate names added a letter (A, B, C, D, E) in front of the existing number.
  • No airlines or gates have moved. This is just a signage enhancement project.

When are the changes effective?

  • Saturday, June 4: Enhanced gate signs were unveiled inside terminals.
  • Sunday, June 5: Airline boarding passes and flight information screens began reflecting alphanumeric gate names (A1, B10, C22, D35, E46, etc).
  • June 6-10: Roadway, Metro and parking signs were changed during the week. Passengers are advised to follow signs with airline names for guidance during this transition.
  • Permanent signs will gradually replace those with temporary patches to complete the new look.

Why is this needed?

  • The sign enhancements adopt navigation standards found at many other airports worldwide.
  • The enhanced system will make Reagan National easier to navigate, from the roads to the gates.

 

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DCA Terminal 1
Terminal 1
  • Airlines: Air Canada, Frontier, Southwest
  • Garage: Parking 1
  • Security Screening: Terminal 1 Checkpoint
  • Gates: A1 through A9

*Effective June 5

DCA Terminal 2
Terminal 2
  • Airlines: Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, United
  • Garage: Parking 2 (South and North)
  • Security Screening: South and North Checkpoints
  • Gates:
    • B10 through B22
    • C23 through C34
    • D35 through D45
    • E46 through E59

*Effective June 5

External Terminal Sign Update 2022 - DCA
Details: What’s changing OUTSIDE DCA?
  • Terminals A and B/C are renamed Terminals 1 and 2.
  • Terminal 1 (Air Canada, Frontier and Southwest) includes all A-Gates.
  • Terminal 2 (Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue and United) includes all B, C, D and E-Gates.
  • Parking garages are renamed Parking 1 and Parking 2 to match the terminals they serve.
  • No airlines are relocating, so passengers can follow signs with airline names for reference throughout the transition.
Internal Terminal Sign Update 2022 - DCA
Details: What’s changing INSIDE DCA?
  • A new letter has been added in front of all existing gate numbers to identify them better. No gates are relocating, and no airlines are moving.
  • The enhanced signage reflects the airport’s 5-concourse layout – grouping gates into A, B, C, D and E – gates.
  • Examples of gate sign enhancements include: Gate 5 becomes Gate A5. Gate 36 becomes Gate D36. Gate 55 becomes Gate E55.
  • Passengers should check their boarding pass and use in-airport monitors to confirm the gate they are heading to. Follow the letter first, then the number to reach the gate.

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Making it easier to find terminals and gates