DCA Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 93%. Early morning flights ran 38 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from DCA. 93% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 93%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 55%. That is a 38-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is 94 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, MDT is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at DCA
Air New Zealand is the most reliable carrier at DCA with 51% on-time. British Airways runs 37%. That is a 14-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
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 Evening is a 38-point swing at DCA. The early morning block runs at 93%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 85%. 8pm is where it broke down, dropping to 48%. A 52-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 6 points better on departures (66% vs 60%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
DCA has been bouncing between 38% and 88%. Best day was May 5 at 88%. Worst was Jul 22 at 38%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how DCA runs. Today's 93% is a good day by DCA standards.
About DCA Delays
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is currently running on time with 93% on-time departures and 93% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has averaged 66% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 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) and RIC (Richmond 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.