Information about Travel related to the H1N1 (Swine) Flu Outbreak

Please refer to information provided by the federal agencies linked below:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• U. S. Department of Homeland Security
• U. S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs 

10th Anniversary of the District of Columbia Public Schools Citywide Student Art Exhibition

More than 300 drawings, collages, prints and mixed media created by District of Columbia students is on display in the Terminal B/C baggage claim area until May 31. Click here for more information.

Construction Project at Reagan National - Latest Update

PARKING GARAGE A: VERY LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE DURING EXPANSION WORK

The expansion of Garage A will add 581 spaces on a new, fifth level when complete. To accomodate construction work, the entire top level will be closed until the expansion is completed.  Only 277 spaces in Garage A will be available for public parking.

• Currently in Garage A, public parking is only available on level 1.
• If signage at the Garage A entrance indicates "FULL," please proceed to Garage B/C.  About 400 new spaces have opened on a new, fifth level there.
• In the event Garage B/C is full, proceed to Economy parking.  The Airports Authority has an additional lot for overflow parking in the event all regular lots are full.  Click here to view real-time parking availability information.
• Rental Car operations will continue as normal in Garage A throughout the parking expansion project. 

When the project is complete in 2010, over 1400 spaces of new garage parking will be open at Reagan National.  Click on the icon for detailed project information.

Temporary Closure of Bicycle Rack

Due to construction work underway to expand Garage B/C, the bicycle rack at the garage location is closed. Access will be restored when construction is complete. Please click here to view other bicycle parking locations at Reagan National.

Airport Tours Available to Student Groups

Student Tours of Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports are offered year round on a first come, first served basis. Tours are not available on federal holidays or during the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and the 4th of July. At the present time, tours are restricted to student groups only. Click here for information and to apply

CLEAR Registered Traveler Program Now Operating

Verified Identity Pass Inc (CLEAR). began operating a Registered Traveler program at both Reagan National and Dulles International in March. The program is designed to enhance customer service and improve screening wait times. Enrollees in the program will have access to registered traveler security lanes at all other U.S. airports with similar programs. Please click here for more information or to enroll.

Reagan National Airport Wins Airport Best Concession Awards

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been selected by Airport Revenue News to receive two awards. In the Medium Size Airport division, Reagan National won awards for being the Airport with the "Best Concession Program Design" and "Airport with the Best Concessions Management Team."

• Read the complete press release here
• Visit our concessions webpages

Major Road Project near Reagan National

The National Park Service is reconstructing a bridge on the George Washington Parkway about a mile north of Reagan National Airport. The 3-year roadway project began in January 2008. Two lanes of Parkway traffic are to remain open in each direction during rush hours but lane closures could occur at other times. Please click this link for more project information: www.humpbackbridge.dot.gov

Parking Lot Advisory for Midweek Travelers

Motorists who are planning to drive and park at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport should check parking availability before traveling to the airport. Parking is frequently at a premium Tuesdays through Thursdays. Click here for real-time parking availability.

Volunteer at Your Local Airports!

There is a need for volunteers to work with Travelers Aid at Reagan National and Dulles International Airports. You can also choose to be a Mobile Guide, a new service in which you scout for travelers with questions and assist them. If you can spare 3 1/2 to 4 hours a week and would like to help air travelers, please contact Travelers Aid at Reagan National:

• To inquire about volunteer opportunities at Reagan National please click here to send an email
• Click here for Travelers Aid assistance and paging information at Reagan National