Washington Dulles International Airport
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on site

Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD / IAD

The Washington region's principal business-aviation gateway because Reagan National is restricted, 45 minutes from the White House and close to the Northern Virginia defence and tech corridor. Two large FBOs with 24-hour CBP; no curfew and long runways. Presidential and diplomatic movements can trigger temporary restrictions.

11,501 ft
Longest runway
45 min
Drive to Washington, D.C.
2
FBOs / handlers
313 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
No
Slot coordination
No
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
concrete
Fuel
Jet A, SAF (limited)
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
42 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including widebody VIP.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Signature Flight Support Dulles
  • Jet Aviation Dulles

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 11,501 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

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