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Welcome to Dulles International Airport

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located in Chantilly, VA on 12,000 acres of land 26 miles from downtown Washington, DC. Learn more...

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 AeroTrain

AeroTrain is Open to Passengers

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Gate Lettering Change Affects Several A and B-Gates at Dulles

In January, several of the B-Gates were re-lettered to become A-Gates. However, the gate numbers of all A and B-Gates remain unchanged.
Details:
  • Gates A1 through A6 remain A1 through A6 (United Express)
  • Gates B14 through B32 are now A14 through A32
  • Gates B35 through B79 remain B35 through B79
  • No gates have been physically re-located. Flights remain at the same locations.

Scheduled Lane Closures on Dulles Airport Access Highway, Week of August 30

These scheduled lane closures are due to ongoing construction of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project except where noted. NO LANE CLOSURES are planned in conjunction with Labor Day Weekend, September 3-7

Westbound - between the I-495 Beltway and Dulles
  • 8am-2pm Weekdays: Right lane near Wiehle Avenue
  • 9:30am-3pm Weekdays: Left lane between Trap Road and Hunter Mill Road
  • 8am-2pm and 6pm-5:30am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Right lane after Wiehle Avenue

Eastbound - between Dulles and the I-495 Beltway
  • 11pm-5am Weeknights: ALL EASTBOUND LANES will be detoured just before I-495. To continue eastbound, traffic will need to take I-495 South to Rt.123 North, then rejoin the Dulles Connector Road eastbound.
  • 9:30am-3:30pm Weekdays: Right lane from Wiehle Avenue past Hunter Mill Road

* IN ADDITION, unscheduled or intermittent lane closures along other portions of the highway could occur for work related to the Metrorail or HOT Lanes Projects.  Please use caution when driving near construction areas.

Online Noise and Flight Tracking Tool

A new online tool provides direct access to archival noise and flight tracking data in the region. 
Click here to learn more.

NOW OPEN! Expansion to International Arrivals Building

For International passengers whose final destination is Washington, an expanded arrivals hall for U.S. Customs processing is now open. 
Click here for more information.

Animal Relief Areas

Dulles International Airport has designated animal relief areas for service animals that accompany passengers. 
Click here for more information.

Requirement for International Travel to the United States

A new requirement for International travelers arriving from Visa Waiver Program countries began January 12, 2009. Those travelers will need to have advance travel authorization from U.S. Homeland Security before their trip.

"Dulles Diamond" Screening Checkpoint

This checkpoint is designated to speed experienced adult travelers through the security screening process.  The checkpoint is downstairs on the Arrivals (bag claim) Level of the Main Terminal.
Dulles Diamond
This service will also help to reduce wait times at the Main Passenger Screening Checkpoints.

Please note the traveler criteria for using these lanes:
  • Expert adult traveler (2 or more trips per month)
  • Traveling alone
  • Up to one carry-on item
  • Security ready (3-1-1 for liquids/gels, laptops out of the case, shoes off)

Families, passengers traveling with children, pets, and other passengers with special needs should use the Main Passenger Screening Checkpoint on the ticketing level of the Main Terminal. Employees, including Flight Crew, must continue to use the Employee Screening Checkpoint.

Airport Tours Available to Student Groups

Student Tours of Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports are offered year round on a first come, first served basis. Tours are not available on federal holidays or during the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and the 4th of July. At the present time, tours are restricted to student groups only. Click here for information and to apply

International Registered Traveler Pilot Program at Dulles

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched a pilot program at Dulles called Global Entry. It is designed to speed the process through Customs for U.S. citizens when returning to the United States. For more information and to apply, please click here.

Advice for passengers about wait times in the Main Terminal

Please arrive early for your flight: 2 hours for domestic flights and 3 hours for international flights, especially during these busiest times in the Main Terminal:
  • 5:30am - 8:00am
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Volunteer at Your Local Airports!

There is a need for volunteers to work with Travelers Aid at Dulles International and Reagan National Airports. You can also choose to be a Mobile Guide, a new service in which you scout for travelers with questions and assist them. If you can spare 3 1/2 to 4 hours a week and would like to help air travelers, please contact Travelers Aid:
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