Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Washington Dulles International Airport is a commercial airport that serves the capital city of the United States. It’s located about 26 miles west of Downtown Washington in the North Virgina. As per the data of 2024, IAD is the twenty-fourth busiest airport in the country, with operating over 27 million passengers. It offers more than 139 destinations across the globe daily, with most international flights to the Mid-Atlantic outside the New York Metropolitan area, which includes 90% of its traffic to Baltimore. Additionally, United Airlines uses it as its hub, along with other Star Alliance members.
IAD Airport features three terminals with 139 gates in total, including one main terminal and two parallel midfield terminals. The north midfield terminal has concourses A and B, while the South midfield terminal houses concourses C and D. However, the main terminal provides ticketing on its upper level and baggage claim on the lower level with customs facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The exact location of Loudoun County, Virginia (within the Washington metropolitan area), is 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, VA 20166.
The IAD Airport is located about 42 km (26 miles) west of the Downtown Washington.
The Washington Dulles International Airport houses four concourses, including A & B in the North Midfield terminal and C & D in the South Midfield terminal.
The Customs and Border Protection office is on the lower level of the main terminal at IAD Airport.
Yes, Dulles Airport provides various ground transportation options, including the Washington Metro Silver Line, Fairfax Connector buses, rideshares, local taxis, etc.