KDCA
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Washington, Dist. Of Columbia

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 05/02/2013 - 6/27/2013

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:DCA / KDCA
Lat/Lng: 38.8519163056, -77.0376989444
38-51-06.8987N, 077-02-15.7162W
Estimated by FAA on 05/15/2012
Elevation: 14 feet Surveyed by 3RD PARTY SURVEY on 09/22/2011
Magnetic Variation: 09W, (1985), [-11W (2013)]
Sectional: WASHINGTON
From City: 3nm S of Washington

Operations

Use: Open to the public
Airspace Analysis: NOT ANALYZED
Runway 06 +53'Ft Trees 175'R @Threshold.
Ownership: Publicly owned
Activation: 03/1941
Attended: Continuous
Control Tower: yes 24 hrs
Type: ATCT
Days Tower Operational: ALL
Airspace Class: B
Tower Radar: ASR-9, 24hrs, ASR Elev 12.8 Cpme#1 38-51-53.0092N 77-02-22.4451W Cpme#2 38-51-16.4933N 77-02-37.2478W Mti#1 38-50-00.7300N 77-02-09.4635W Mti#2 38-51-53.6491N 77-02-20.6812W Feed Horn Elev. 78.1.
ARTCC: Washington Center (ZDC)
FSS: Leesburg FSS (DCA)
NOTAMs and Weather: DCA NOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator: Lighted
Beacon: Sunset-Sunrise (local time)
Clear-Green (Lighted Land Airport)
Landing Fee: yes
ARFF: I C S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM: 122.950
Weather: ASOS 703-412-8140
ATIS: 132.65(703-419-3917)
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Washington Tower'
119.1,
134.35(Helicopters)
257.6
Ground:
Contact 'Washington Ground'
121.7, 257.6
Clearance:
128.25
Approach:
Contact 'POTOMAC' Approach
119.85(West), 124.2(East),
128.35(19,000' Down to 3000' Southeast)
269.0(East),
270.275(19,000' Down to 3000' Southeast)
322.3(West)
Departure:
Contact 'POTOMAC' Departure
118.95(West 9500' & Below)
121.05(West 10,000' Up to Fl 230)
125.65(East 9500 ' & Below)
126.55(East 10,000' Up to Fl 190)
257.2(West 9500' & Below)
269.5(East 10,000' Up to Fl 190)
343.7(West 10,000' Up to Fl 230)
348.725(East 9500' & Below)
Class Freq:
CLASS-B---
119.85(West), 124.2(East), 269.0(East),
322.3(West)
Emergency:
121.5, 243.0
Other: --PRE TAXI CLNC 128.25
---IC 124.7(WEST)
---IC 338.2(WEST)
---FINAL-APCH 118.3(EAST)
---FINAL-APCH 124.7(WEST)
---FINAL-APCH 306.3(EAST)
---FINAL-APCH 338.2(WEST)
Master Airport: PCT (POTOMAC TRACON)
Master Provides: ARTS-III
Class B
Conflict Alert
LLWAS
MSAW
TDWR
Arrivals may be Extended Outside of Class B.

Services

Fuel: Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair: Minor
Powerplant Repair: Minor
Bottled Oxygen: None
Bulk Oxygen: None
Transient Storage: Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services: Cargo handling

Based Aircraft

Total: 0

Annual Operations

For year ending: 02/28/2012
Commercial Carriers: 194408
AirTaxi: 85920
Non-local GA: 5487
Military Operations: 967
Total: 286782

Ownership

Owner: Metro Wash Airport Authority
1 Aviation Circle
Washington, Dc 20001-6000
703-417-8600
Manager: Paul Malandrino, Jr.
1 Aviation Circle
Washington, Dc 20001-6000
703-417-8050

Runways

Runways: 01/19
04/22
15/33
19X

Runway 01/19

Length: 7169 feet
by Faa on 05/16/2011
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 57 /F/B/X/T, 57 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents CBR > 8), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 110,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 360,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 01 End 19
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 6869 feet 6869 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 6869 feet 6869 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 6869 feet 6869 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 6869 feet 6869 feet
True Alignment: 355, (344 Magnetic) 175, (164 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Right Hand Pattern:   Yes
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.0 0.0
Elevation at End: 11.4' MSL 12.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 13.9' MSL 13.1' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 54' AGL 50' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on right side of runway 12-Box VASI on both sides of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown, Rollout Touchdown, Rollout
Approach Lights: ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration MALSF - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes  
Objects: Tower  
Object Marking: Lighted  
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope: 41:1 50:1
Object Height: 180' AGL  
Object Distance: 7700' Along centerline
1600' Left of centerline
 
Other Objects:   +10 Ft Bldg (L/M) +120 Ft from Aer 300 Ft Left.

Runway 04/22

Length: 4911 feet
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 57 /F/B/X/T, 57 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents CBR > 8), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 110,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 360,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: Med Intensity
End 04 End 22
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 4911 feet 4911 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 4911 feet 4911 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 4911 feet 4911 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 4911 feet 4911 feet
True Alignment: 026, (015 Magnetic) 206, (195 Magnetic)
Right Hand Pattern:   Yes
Runway Markings: Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.1 0.1
Elevation at End: 11.9' MSL 10.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 13.6' MSL 13.6' MSL
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes
REIL out of Service Indefinitely.
Yes
REIL out of Service Indefinitely.
Objects: Pole Ground
Object Marking: Lighted  
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile Other than utility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope: 46:1 10:1
Object Height: 15' AGL 2' AGL
Object Distance: 900' Along centerline
0B'
Three Obstruction Lights Poles--One 600 Feet Left, One on Centerline, One 600 Feet Right.
220' Along centerline
0B'
Other Objects:   +3 Ft Ground at Aer 100 Ft L.

Runway 15/33

Length: 5204 feet
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 57 /F/B/X/T, 57 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents CBR > 8), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 110,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 360,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 15 End 33
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 5204 feet 5204 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 5204 feet 5204 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 5204 feet 5204 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 5204 feet 5204 feet
True Alignment: 143, (132 Magnetic) 323, (312 Magnetic)
Right Hand Pattern: Yes  
Runway Markings: Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.1 0.1
Elevation at End: 14.8' MSL 10.3' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 14.8' MSL 12.5' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 46' AGL 53' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway 4-Box VASI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes Yes
Objects: Fence Trees
Object Marking: Lighted  
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope: 0:1 37:1
Object Height: 8' AGL 253' AGL
Object Distance: 200' Along centerline
0B'
9600' Along centerline
0B'
Other Objects: Runway 15 +8' Blast Fence 120 Ft from Aer 250 Ft Right.  

Runway 19X

Remarks: This Runway Exists to Support the Dca LDA Associated with the Ils.

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Lgtg from Vehicle Parking Lot Located 1000 Ft SW of Runway 01 Could Give False Indications of Being Part of Runway 01 Approach Lgtg Sys During Periods of Reduced Vsby & Low Ceilings.
Form 150R Credit Card for All Rqrd Services. No Military Facs.
Hold Block for Runway 04 Closed for Aircraft Parking 2100-0830.
Taxiway "P" Ends at Gate #5.
When South Approaches are in Prog High Intensity Lights Will be Flashing on Key Roosevelt Memorial & George Mason Bridges to Assist Pilots in Remaining Over Potomac River. Lights Ctld by Dca ATCT.
Flocks of Birds on & in View of Airport; Fqt Seagull & Geese & Duck Populations Airborne Over Adjacent River Areas.
Training Flights That Include Multiple Approaches and/or Touch & Go Operations Require Prior Permission from the Airport Mgr.
Left-Hand Turn-Offs from Runway 33 to Taxiway 'K' Prohibited.
Aircraft Arriving/Departing the Ga Parking Area are Prohibited from Taxing Between Air Carrier Pushback Operations & the Gates.
Three Obst Lgtd Poles on Approach to Runway 04 15 Ft High, 600 Ft Left-600 Ft Right, 900 Ft from Aer.
be Advised Some Aircrews Mistake Runway 15 for Runway 19.
Runway 22 Closed Except for Taxi Indefinitely.
Runway 04 Closed Except for Takeoff & Taxi Indefinitely.
Asde-X Surveillance System in Use. Pilots Should Operate Transponders with Mode C on All Taxiways and Runways.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Arprt (Kdca) is An Emergency Use only Field for All Dod Owned and Operated Aircraft.

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