DCA delays today: Ronald Reagan Washington National has an on-time departure rate of about 75%. The FAA airport status for DCA typically shows an average delay of 79 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 3.2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 21 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 8 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (22-28 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated July 2026.DCA Washington Delays & Airport Status
Ronald Reagan Washington National
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Full breakdown →75% on timeAvg delay 79 min
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Full details →~8 minBest: 4 AM (about 5 min)
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 75% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes often wait a while before takeoff. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 21 minutes.
Generally mild weather year-round.
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at DCA
On-time departure rate from DOT data
United Airlines80%
Republic Airways79%
Delta Air Lines78%
Frontier Airlines78%
American Airlines76%
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