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 88%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 60%. That is a 28-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 30 miles away and running 40% today. If your route is available from both airports, BWI is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at DCA
Air New Zealand is the most reliable carrier at DCA with 61% on-time. British Airways runs 36%. That is a 25-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 Afternoon is a 28-point swing at DCA. The early morning block runs at 88%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points better on departures (65% vs 62%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
DCA has been bouncing between 40% and 88%. Best day was May 5 at 88%. Worst was Jun 12 at 40%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how DCA runs.
About DCA Delays
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.