Dulles International Airport (IAD), nestled in the heart of Northern Virginia, stands as a magnificent testament to modern aviation. Named after John Foster Dulles, an esteemed U.S. Secretary of State, the airport has carved a niche for itself as one of the busiest and most technologically advanced airports in the world. Its sprawling terminals, humming with the energy of travelers from all corners of the globe, serve as a gateway to the vast expanse of the United States and beyond.
General Information about Dulles International Airport
The following table is an overview of IAD Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Dulles International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Dulles Airport Code | IAD |
| Dulles Airport Terminals | 6 |
| Opened in Year | 1962 |
| Serves | Washington, D.C. metropolitan area |
| Hub For | Southern Airways Express[1]United Airlines |
| Operator | Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority |
| Owner | United States federal government |
| Dulles International Airport Runways | 5 |
| Dulles International Airport Coordinates | 38°56′40″N 077°27′21″W |
| Dulles Airport Address | 1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166 |
| Official Phone Number | (703) 572-2700 |
| Official Website | https://www.flydulles.com |
| Elevation | 313 ft / 95 m |
Dulles Airport Code
The Dulles Airport code is IAD. This three-letter IATA code has been derived from the name of the airport itself.
| IATA CODE | IAD |
| ICAO CODE | KIAD |
| FAA CODE | NA |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | IAD |
Dulles International Airport Map
The Dulles Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Dulles International Airport Runways (IAD)
Dulles Airport features five state-of-the-art runways:
| Name | Length in (Ft) | Length in (Mtr) | Surface |
| 01L/19R | 9,400 | 2,865 | Concrete |
| 01C/19C | 11,500 | 3,505 | Concrete |
| 01R/19L | 11,500 | 3,505 | Concrete |
| 12/30 | 10,501 | 3,201 | Concrete |
| 12R/30L | 10,500 | 3,200 | Planned |
Dulles Airport Terminal IAD
Dulles International Airport comprises six terminals, each designed to accommodate a specific airline or group of airlines:
- Main Terminal: The central hub of the airport, serving as the primary terminal for United Airlines and its partners.
- Terminals A and B: Dedicated to international arrivals and departures, catering to a diverse range of airlines.
- Terminals C and D: Primarily serving domestic flights, with a focus on Delta Air Lines and its partners.
- Terminal E: Designed for smaller regional airlines and commuter flights.
Nearest Airports to Dulles Airport
Some of the closest airports to IAD Airport are:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – 29 miles
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport – 58 miles
- Harrisburg International Airport – 122 miles
- Richmond International Airport – 128 miles
Airlines Operating from IAD International Airport
The following airlines operate from Dulles Airport:
- United
- Delta Air Lines
- American Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- Alaska Airlines
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Aer Lingus
- Turkish Airlines
- Porter Airlines
- Air Canada
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Korean Air
- Virgin Atlantic
- Saudia
- Royal Air Maroc
- South African Airways
- United Express
- SAS
- Malaysia Airlines
