Regional Series 3: America 250 in DC 
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA: DCA; ICAO: KDCA) - Arlington, Virginia, USA
Andrews Air Force Base (IATA: ADW; ICAO: KADW) - Prince George’s County, Maryland, USA
College Park Airport (IATA: CGS; ICAO: KCGS) - College Park, Maryland, USA
2026-07-04T07:00:00Z
CNN
Introduction: Welcome to the Regional Series, a bi-monthly series where events are held at regional airports! These series of events are to promote flying in and out of regional airports, rather than major airports and hubs. In order to celebrate the founding of America 250 years ago on Independence Day, the regional series will be coming to the nation’s capital!
Join us for a special America 250 fly-in and fly-out celebrating 250 years of the United States across the Washington, D.C. region. This event features all three types of aviation—commercial operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), known for its scenic approaches along the Potomac River and views of the nation’s monuments. If you are interested in military operations, fly to Joint Base Andrews (KADW), home of Air Force One and a cornerstone of American military aviation. College Park Airport (KCGS), the world’s oldest continuously operating airport, and very first airport in the United States known for the Wright Brothers’ operations here.
Please do not express your political views in the comments. This is not a political event, nor is it intended to be. Your political affiliation does not matter to attend this event, rather for people who are interested. I am not affiliated with the official USA250 and America250 events or company. This is not an official America250 celebraton and is a fan made event.
Event Information
Server: Expert Server
Airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), Andrews Air Force Base (KADW), College Park Airport (KCGS)
Additional Information: Regan National Airport will be an ATC requested airport. Commercial operations only. Use Potomac River approach only. Follow all standard procedures.
I am not responsible for any violations you receive during this event.
Date:
2026-07-04T07:00:00Z
ATCs:
Reagan Ground: OPEN
Reagan Tower: OPEN
Dulles Approach at KIAD OPEN
Dulles Departure at KIAD: OPEN
Please specify the time available to staff. Multiple ATCs are welcomed.
Featured Real Word Route Suggestions
Reagan National Airport features three terminals, primarily hosting American Airlines, which includes its subsidiaries. Delta, Southwest, United, and Alaska Airlines are amongst the airlines that operate here. Due to a federal rule of Reagan National Airport, routes must not exceed 1,250 miles of the airport, with a few exemptions.
| Route | Distance | Flight Time | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDCA → KJFK (New York - JFK) | 185 nm | 1h 15m | E175 |
| KDCA → KBNA (Nashville) | 485 nm | 1h 45m | B737 |
| KDCA → KSEA (Seattle) | 2,000 nm | 5h 15m | B737 |
| KDCA → KLAX (Los Angeles) | 2,010 nm | 5h 20m | B757 |
| KADW → KPBI (West Palm Beach) | 760 nm | 2h 10m | VC-25A / Air Force 1 |
Gate Assignments
There are no assigned gates or departure slots for this event. Please press the “Going” button to show your support and attendance for this event.
Airport Runways, NOTAMs, and TFRs
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA: DCA; ICAO: KDCA) - Arlington, Virginia, USA
19/1 - 7180 x 150 ft (NOTAM: If active, use the RNAV or LDA approach into 19 to avoid flying over the capital).
15/33 - 5199 x 150 ft
22/4 - 5006 x 150 ft
Andrews Air Force Base (IATA: ADW; ICAO: KADW) - Prince George’s County, Maryland, USA
19L/1R - 11318 x 200 ft
19R/1L - 9765 x 150 ft
College Park Airport (IATA: CGS; ICAO: KCGS) - College Park, Maryland, USA
15/33 2772 x 64 ft
TLDR: Join this event and support America 250 events, whether at Reagan Airport for commercial ops, Andrews Air Force Base for a flyover, or College Park Airport for pattern work, there is something for everyone!
