DCA Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for DCA.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 94%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 68%. That is a 26-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 23 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, IAD is the better bet right now.
DCA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Late Morning is a 26-point swing at DCA. The early morning block runs at 94%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 9 points from last week (70% vs 79%). Arrivals down 9 points too. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
DCA has been bouncing between 39% and 87%. Best day was Apr 22 at 87%. Worst was Feb 27 at 39%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how DCA runs.
About DCA Delays
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has averaged 70% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include IAD (Washington Dulles International Airport), BWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport), MDT (Harrisburg International Airport), RIC (Richmond International Airport) and PHF (Newport News Williamsburg International Airport). When DCA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.