Security wait times at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Washington, Virginia KDCA #28 US airport by passengers
Official wait times are not published as open data, so we combine what travelers report with practical checkpoint advice.
- FAA status
- Checking Updated 1 h ago
- Weather now
- VFR 57°F Observed 2 h ago
- Late departures
- 28.1%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at DCA
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Checkpoints and tips
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 have separate security screening. Independent guides report that checkpoints close overnight, so overnight travelers may wait landside.
- Check the TSA wait times on the airport's site before you leave, especially during peak travel periods.
- If you connect between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, you will be screened again at the Terminal 1 side.
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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