Airport Lounges at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Annual Passengers24 million annually
Lounges2
Notable Facts
- Located directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. with stunning views of the monuments
- Primarily serves domestic routes with a slot-controlled system limiting flight lengths
- Connected directly to the Metro system for easy access to downtown D.C.
Terminal Access Note
DCA has three terminals: Terminal A (older, being renovated), Terminal B/C (newer National Hall), and the new Terminal C extension. Most major airline lounges are in Terminal B/C area. All terminals are connected post-security.
Terminal Map
| Terminal | Lounges |
|---|---|
| Terminal B |
All Lounges at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Which Credit Card Gets You In?
| Lounge | Credit Cards |
|---|---|
| American Airlines Admirals Club | Admirals Club MembershipCiti AAdvantage Executive CardAAdvantage Executive Platinum or higher |
| United Club (DCA) | United Club MembershipUnited MileagePlus Premier 1KChase United Club Infinite Card |
American Airlines Admirals Club
Admirals Club MembershipCiti AAdvantage Executive CardAAdvantage Executive Platinum or higher
United Club (DCA)
United Club MembershipUnited MileagePlus Premier 1KChase United Club Infinite Card
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the terminals connected airside at DCA?
Yes. Terminals B and C are connected airside. Terminal A is connected via a walkway that requires a short walk through a connector tunnel.
Is DCA mostly domestic flights?
Yes. Due to the slot-control perimeter rule, most DCA flights are domestic within 1,250 miles. A limited number of exemptions allow longer routes.

