Airport code

IAD Airport Code, Washington Dulles International Airport

IAD is the IATA code for Washington Dulles International Airport, the main international gateway for Dulles, United States. Airlines and booking systems use IAD, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KIAD. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 38.94° N, 77.46° W.

City
Dulles
Continent
North America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
38.9445, -77.4558
Elevation
312 ft
Runways
4
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Dulles airport code?

The airport code for Washington Dulles International Airport is IAD. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KIAD, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 72 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code KIAD begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.

Where is IAD?

Washington Dulles International Airport serves Dulles, United States. It is close to sea level at 312 ft (95 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at IAD

It has 4 runways. The longest is 11,500 ft (3.51 km), designated 01C/19C.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Dulles?

The IATA airport code for Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles is IAD. Its ICAO code is KIAD.

What is the 3-letter code for Dulles?

The 3-letter IATA code for Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles is IAD.

What airport is IAD?

IAD is Washington Dulles International Airport, located in Dulles, United States.

What country is IAD in?

IAD (Washington Dulles International Airport) is in United States.

Where is IAD airport located?

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is in Dulles, United States, at coordinates 38.9445, -77.4558.

What is the ICAO code for Washington Dulles International Airport?

The ICAO code for Washington Dulles International Airport is KIAD. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code IAD.

What is the difference between IAD and KIAD?

IAD is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KIAD is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Washington Dulles International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in United States and the wider region:

Popular routes from IAD

Distance and typical flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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