Southwest Airlines Terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Southwest Airlines manages its flight arrivals and departures via Terminal 1 of Ronald Reagan Airport. The airline uses Level 2 of the terminal to carry out its procedures and has a baggage service office, check-in counter, and additional amenities. The Southwest Terminal of DCA also has 9 boarding gates, CLEAR and TSA PreCheck facilities, and a lost and found office. 

Which Terminal is Southwest at DCA?

Terminal 1 is the Southwest Terminal at DCA Airport. Its second level is the only operational floor with both arrival and departure procedures. 

• Check-in counter, baggage office, boarding gates, and all outlets, along with transportation options, are at Level 2 of Terminal 1.

Southwest DCA Terminal Arrivals

All Southwest flights arrive at Terminal 1 of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. As only domestic flights are operated, no Customs and Border Control is available at the DCA Southwest Terminal.

• After disembarking, go to the baggage claim area. Thereupon, locate the specific carousel belt through the information kiosks or screens.
• For any grievance or baggage assistance, visit the Southwest Airlines’ Baggage service near the claim area.
• Lastly, go to the door area and access parking as well as ground transportation facilities.

Map of DCA Southwest Terminal 1

The map of Southwest Airlines’ DCA Terminal highlights the baggage claim area, boarding gates, airline counters, and the security checkpoints.

Departures Terminal of Southwest at Ronald Reagan Airport

Southwest departures at Ronald Reagan Airport are through Terminal 1. It uses the boarding gates A1-2, A4-6, and A8-9 to serve domestic flights. 

• Go to the Southwest check-in counter located near Door 1, which opens 120 minutes before the first flight departs.
• Both general security lanes and separate CLEAR lanes are available at the Southwest DCA Terminal, helping expedite through security.
• Numerous shopping outlets and eateries are located both pre and post-security in the terminal.
• Find the boarding gate on the boarding pass and reach the Concourse A boarding area. 

Southwest Airlines uses Terminal 1 for its flight operations and has its own baggage service office and ticketing counter at Level 2, and serves multiple destinations within the U.S.

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