America’s 250th brings a year of commemorations to Washington D.C. as well as the surrounding area – Reagan National and Dulles International Airport is your gateway to it all. We’re excited to welcome visitors traveling to the capital for this once-in-a-generation milestone.
To learn more about how we're celebrating, visit each airport websites below:
This website is intended as personnel-related information for non-essential MWAA employees only. Essential employees should report to work as scheduled or follow guidance from their supervisor. We strive to safely keep our airport facilities open to the traveling public as much as possible. Travelers can check airport websites and social media or contact their airline for the latest travel-related customer advisories.
The Benefits website is a one-stop location where employees can access important information about all of the benefits provided to MWAA employees and their dependents.
Employee Benefits Booklets:
The MWAA Benefits Booklet is updated annually during Open Enrollment and contains all the benefits information you need to make the best decisions for you and your family on your medical, dental, vision, commuter, financial benefits provided by MWAA. Find the latest version below.
The Retiree Benefits website is a one-stop location where retirees of MWAA can access important information about all the benefits provided to MWAA retirees and their dependents.
Retiree Benefits Booklets:
The Retiree Benefits Booklet is updated annually during Open Enrollment and contains all the benefits information you need to make the best decisions for you and your family on your medical, dental, vision, commuter, financial benefits provided by MWAA. Find the latest version below.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival honors the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo’s Mayor Yukio Ozaki to Washington, DC—a lasting symbol of friendship between the United States and Japan. This beloved annual celebration transforms the Nation’s Capital with four weeks of breathtaking blooms, cultural events, and unforgettable experiences.
The festival this year is from Friday, March 20 - Sunday, April 12, 2026.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival honors the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo’s Mayor Yukio Ozaki to Washington, DC—a lasting symbol of friendship between the United States and Japan. This beloved annual celebration transforms the Nation’s Capital with four weeks of breathtaking blooms, cultural events, and unforgettable experiences.
The festival this year is from March 20 – April 13, 2025. Predicted peak bloom dates are: March 28 - March 31, 2025.
The 2025 holiday travel season is upon us, and we're here to share tips and information to help ensure a smooth and stress-free journey.
Select the airport you're flying out from to view its Holiday Travel Guide:
¡La Autoridad de Aeropuertos Metropolitanos de Washington (MWAA, por sus siglas en inglés) celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Esta celebración anual, que se celebra del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, es un momento para honrar y reconocer las ricas contribuciones culturales de las comunidades hispana y latina en los Estados Unidos.
Get ready for the exciting return of Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s (RAMW) biannual celebration of the local dining scene in summer 2023!
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program was first launched in May 2016 at London Gatwick Airport. This program allows individuals with invisible disabilities to be discreetly identified. This program serves as a prompt for someone to let other people know they may need a helping hand, patience, or simply more time.
Select an airport to learn more about the Sunflower Program and other Disability Services:
2023 NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL: MARCH 18 - APRIL 16
WASHINGTON, DC
The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to Washington, DC in 1912. It also honors the friendship between the United States and Japan. The Festival returns in 2023 for four weeks, attracts over 1.5 million people, and offers diverse programming showcasing traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit.
Airports Authority Board Welcomes Brett Gibson, Recognizes Service of Departing Director and Past Chairman Warner Session
Dec 16, 2022 - 10:57 AM EST
During its proceedings Wednesday, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors welcomed new director Brett Gibson of Virginia and paid tribute to Warner Session, whose final term representing the District of Columbia will end on January 5, 2023.
Voluntary Certification Program
Help concessionaires adopt sustainable business practices that benefit their individual businesses, the airport, and the environment
MWAA’s Green Concessions program recognizes concessionaires that:
Help reduce airport water and energy usage
Minimize waste
Help educate consumers on sustainability
Concessionaires Adopt green business practices
Examples of Green Business Practices:
Limit use of Styrofoam containers and plasticware
Limit use of plastic bags
The following link(s) contains information related to Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s group health plan(s) and lead to machine readable files as required by the Affordable Care Act transparency rule. These files are required by the Departments of Labor, Treasury and HHS and are not intended for use by plan participants.
Transparency in Coverage – UHC
“My Concern Is” Hotline
Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) is responsible for the operations of the two-airport system, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Dulles Washington International, that provides domestic and international air service for the mid-Atlantic region.
Rolly and Marissa Orca met through mutual friends and now both work at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. In the interview below, they speak about the love they have for the Philippines and their culture as well as why they enjoy working at the Airport’s Authority.
Iberia to Launch New Nonstop Service From Dulles International to Madrid
Feb 16, 2022 - 04:01 PM EST
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Wednesday that Iberia Airline will commence new, nonstop service between Spain’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) on June 1, 2022, with four flights per week. Passengers on this new route will travel aboard Airbus A330-family aircraft.
Allegiant Air Launches Ultra-Low-Cost Service From Dulles International Airport
Nov 19, 2021 - 08:22 PM EST
Just in time for the holiday season, Las Vegas-based ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air made a splash Friday as the vacation-focused airline launched year-round nonstop service from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), the first of two Florida destinations the carrier plans to begin serving from Dulles International this fall. Next month, Allegiant will round out its 2021 Dulles debut by launching nonstop service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), located along the Sunshine State’s Gulf Coast, just before Christmas.
Important Holiday Travel Tips for a Better Journey Through Washington, D.C.’s Airports
Nov 18, 2021 - 12:42 PM EST
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is gearing up for a busy holiday travel season between Thanksgiving and the New Year at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, with passenger traffic approaching pre-pandemic levels not seen since 2019.
Non-Commercial Sale and Distribution of Printed Material, Solicitation of Money and Demonstrations at Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports
Issued: October 30, 2017
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Teams Up With Giant Food to Provide COVID-19 Vaccines to Airport Employees
Oct 15, 2021 - 12:52 PM EDT
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, in coordination with Giant Food, will be providing COVID-19 vaccines to all airport employees at Reagan National and Dulles International airports this fall. All badged airport employees are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the airport’s Giant vaccine clinics; qualifying employees may also receive their Pfizer-BioNTech booster.
Mission
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) is a public body politic and corporate, created with the consent of the Congress of the United States by the District of Columbia Regional Airports Authority Act of 1985, as amended, and Ch. 598, Virginia Acts of Assembly of 1985, as amended. The purpose of this entity is to plan, provide and actively manage world class access to the global aviation system in a way that anticipates and serves the needs of the National Capital area.
PARKING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY TRIP? Reserve now!
Holidays are vey busy at DCA and IAD and our parking garages and lots can get crowded. Reserve now to guarantee your space and relax knowing you will get into the parking facility of your choice! Please plan for extra time when traveling and parking during the holidays, and have a great trip!
Select an airport to reserve your parking today :
Airports Authority Reaffirms Commitment to the Environment with Comprehensive New Sustainability Plan
Oct 9, 2020 - 02:35 PM EDT
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is implementing a new sustainability plan designed to improve the Authority’s facilities environmentally, operationally and financially.
Participants in the Virtual Dulles Day social media giveaway will be entered to win a giftbag
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The safety and well-being of our customers and employees at Reagan National and Dulles International airports is our top priority.
The airport continues to monitor the situation surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus and remains in close coordination with our federal partners at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Transportation Security Administration and our state and local health departments and emergency management agencies in preparedness activities related to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Last month, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority conducted a brief customer survey asking passengers to share their expectations and opinions in reference to air travel as well as expected travel behaviors in the near future. Please see the results below and actions that are in place to enhance the customer experience:
Airports Authority Announced as 2020 CIO 100 Award Winner; Kundu Named to CIO Hall of Fame
Mar 9, 2020 - 12:55 PM EDT
VeriScan biometric identity management system recognized for excellence and innovation in IT, while Airports Authority CIO Goutam Kundu is named to CIO Hall
Special Reagan National and Dulles International Holiday Parking Offer
Nov 6, 2018 - 09:15 AM EST
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Reagan National and Dulles International Airports are offering parking specials this holiday season. Select the airport you're flying out from to claim your offer.
Participants that Quote Tweet the contest tweet will be entered for a chance to win a pair of special pair of socks commemorating Washington Dulles International Airport's 60th Anniversary
Travelers to morocco are filled with expectations formed from the many movies, novels and news based in the region. the kingdom’s extensive heritage and culture, its food, architecture, landscapes and people, all of which combine to make it a must-visit destination for today’s travelers.
Cover Story: Smithsonian's Museum of African American History and Culture
Oct 18, 2016 - 04:01 PM EDT
The hopes, dreams and aspirations for the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in our nation’s capital have been resilient, remarkable and are now a reality.
Welcome to #FlyWashington Magazine! As the official publication of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, we are your go-to source for insider tips on domestic/international getaways, hidden culinary gems, and cultural hotspots that is within reach from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
The board of directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority confirmed Julia Hodge as the vice president for supply chain management and Roger Natsuhara as the vice president for engineering on Wednesday, April 20.
Runways Expected to Remain Closed Through Sunday, January 24
Aug 19, 2021 - 03:52 PM EDT
Reagan National and Dulles International Runways Expected to Remain Closed Through Sunday, January 24. Significant snowfall and high winds, coupled with the continued closure of roads and public transportation in surrounding communities, make resumption of normal flight operations at the airports unlikely on Sunday.
Residential Land-Use Statement of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
May 29, 2015 - 04:27 PM EDT
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority opposes residential development of any kind in close proximity to, or on, Washington Dulles International Airport. This position follows policies of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the uses of land on or near federally obligated airports.