DCA Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 67%, arrivals better at 91%. Early morning flights ran 58 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at DCA. 67% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 37%. That is a 58-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 23 miles away and running 75% today. If your route is available from both airports, IAD is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at DCA
United Airlines is the most reliable carrier at DCA with 64% on-time. American Airlines runs 41%. That is a 23-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 58-point swing at DCA. The early morning block runs at 95%. 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 82%. 12am is where it broke down, dropping to 25%. Currently at 67%, well below the morning numbers. A 75-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 10 points from last week (65% vs 75%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Sun was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
DCA has been bouncing between 38% and 86%. Best day was Aug 26 at 86%. Worst was Jul 22 at 38%. The norm is 62-68%, which is just how DCA runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About DCA Delays
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 67% on-time departures and 91% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has averaged 65% 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.