DCA Airport
Selected gateway: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Inspect airport details and nearby public aircraft positions on the map.
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Airport context for Washington DC, USA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- Catalog locality: Washington
- Country code: US
- ICAO code: KDCA
- Time zone: America/New_York
- Airport elevation: 15 ft
- Airport reference coordinates: 38.8521, -77.0377
This selected gateway is an airport reference point, not the city center or a list of every airport serving the city. The time-zone identifier describes local clock rules; check the date when comparing departure and arrival times. Reference metadata comes from the PocketWorld airport catalog, not a current flight board.
Using the local map
The map link uses the selected DCA gateway coordinates. Nearby aircraft are not necessarily departing from or arriving at Washington DC: a position alone cannot establish the route. Select a marker and inspect its origin, destination and observation time when available. The city guide does not publish a live flight total.
Weather observations and public aircraft reports have separate sources and update times. Open the relevant map layer to see current availability; a missing observation is not evidence of clear weather or of no air traffic. For travel decisions, verify schedules and disruption notices with the airline or airport.
Route references for this gateway
No reviewed airport-pair guides are listed for this gateway yet.
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Using the live map for Washington DC
This city page centers PocketWorld near Washington DC, USA, using the reference coordinates 38.8512, -77.0402. The DCA code identifies the main aviation gateway used by this page; a metropolitan area can have additional airports, and the selected point does not describe every district or terminal.
Available aircraft positions come from public ADS-B observations and may not include every flight. Callsigns, airport pairs and aircraft details can be missing or delayed. Weather and disaster layers use their own providers and update schedules, so each timestamp should be read separately rather than treated as one synchronized city report.
Use the map for geographic context and exploration. Confirm gates, schedules and cancellations with the airline or airport, forecasts with the responsible weather service, and emergency information with local authorities.
Aviation data sources
Live positions are aggregated from OpenSky Network and community ADS-B providers. Coverage, update intervals and route metadata vary by aircraft and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport does this Washington DC guide use?
This page uses Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) as its selected gateway. Other airports may also serve the city.
How can I track flights near Washington DC?
Open the flight map and search for DCA. PocketWorld shows aircraft when usable public ADS-B positions and metadata are available.
Can I check weather in Washington DC?
Yes. Switch to the weather layer and read the provider timestamp before using the displayed conditions.