How busy is Ronald Reagan Washington National right now?

The TSA wait at DCA is about 11-17 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy DCA is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for DCA?

The FAA airport status for DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. DCA has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 74 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is DCA busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA). TSA wait is currently about 11-17 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from DCA. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Ronald Reagan Washington National operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at DCA. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National are on time. When delays occur, they average about 74 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Ronald Reagan Washington National today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current DCA delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes. About 2.6% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Ronald Reagan Washington National?

When departures at DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National) are delayed, the average delay is about 74 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 2.6% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Ronald Reagan Washington National?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At DCA, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Ronald Reagan Washington National?

DCA sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including DCA. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

DCA Washington Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at DCA?

The TSA wait at DCA is about 11-17 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (24-30 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Ronald Reagan Washington National

DCA delays today: Ronald Reagan Washington National has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for DCA typically shows an average delay of 74 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.6% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 11-17 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (24-30 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.