Large airport · Dulles, United States
Washington Dulles International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport is the primary international airport serving Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. Its IATA code is IAD. Its ICAO code is KIAD. It has 4 runways, longest 11,500 ft (CONC-G). Elevation 312 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Dulles, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | IAD |
| ICAO code | KIAD |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 4 runways, longest 11,500 ft (CONC-G) |
| Elevation | 312 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 38.9445° N, 77.4558° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Washington Dulles International Airport is known for
Washington Dulles International Airport is the primary international airport serving Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.
Official website: http://www.mwaa.com/dulles/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Washington Dulles International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Lincoln Memorial · United States · 22.1 miles away
- White House · United States · 22.8 miles away
- Washington Monument · United States · 22.9 miles away
- Jefferson Memorial · United States · 23.0 miles away
- United States Capitol · United States · 24.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Washington Dulles International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Manassas National Battlefield Park · United States · 9.8 miles away
- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts · United States · 10.4 miles away
- Clara Barton National Historic Site · United States · 17.0 miles away
- Seneca Creek State Park · United States · 17.5 miles away
- George Washington Memorial Parkway · United States · 18.7 miles away
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park · United States · 18.9 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field
15.6 miles awayDavison Army Air Field
21.7 miles awayMontgomery County Airpark
21.9 miles awayPentagon Army Heliport
22.0 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Washington Dulles International Airport?
Washington Dulles International Airport is the primary international airport serving Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.
What is the airport code for Washington Dulles International Airport?
Washington Dulles International Airport — its IATA code is IAD and its ICAO code is KIAD.
Where is Washington Dulles International Airport located?
Washington Dulles International Airport serves Dulles, United States. Its coordinates are 38.9445° N, 77.4558° W.
How high is Washington Dulles International Airport?
Washington Dulles International Airport sits at 312 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3602
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Dulles_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.