DCA & IAD Washington DC Airport Traffic Cameras
Monitor real-time traffic cameras around both major Washington DC airports — Reagan National (DCA) in Arlington and Dulles International (IAD) in Fairfax/Loudoun. Track the George Washington Parkway, Dulles Toll Road (VA-267), Metro Blue/Yellow/Silver Lines, and every approach to both airports on TrafficVision.Live.
VIEW DCA & IAD CAMERAS →The Washington DC region is served by two major airports — Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Arlington County, Virginia (just 5 miles from Washington DC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Fairfax and Loudoun counties, Virginia, approximately 25 miles west of DC per Wikipedia's Reagan National Airport entry. DCA is accessed via George Washington Parkway (exit 10B south from the GW Parkway to the West Entrance Road) and I-395 from downtown DC. Per WMATA, DCA is served by Metro's Yellow and Blue Lines directly at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail station — closer to the airport than parking lots. IAD is accessed via the Dulles Toll Road (VA-267) — the Dulles Airport Access Road merges onto Interstate 66 East — and is served by Metro's Silver Line at the Washington Dulles International Airport station (opened 2022). VDOT and 511VA operate extensive camera coverage across both airport corridors.
DCA Approach Coverage
George Washington Parkway
Primary DCA freeway
GW Parkway runs directly past DCA — Exit 10B south to West Entrance Road per FlyReagan.com.
I-395 / Crystal City
Downtown DC approach
I-395 from downtown DC and Pentagon — Crystal City / Pentagon City approach.
US-1 / Jefferson Davis Highway
Alternative surface route
US-1 provides local Alexandria / Crystal City approach.
Metro Yellow & Blue Lines (DCA Station)
Direct downtown rail
DCA Metrorail station directly connected to airport terminals per WMATA.
Smith Boulevard
Terminal curbside
Primary DCA terminal curbside access — connects GW Parkway to Terminal 1, 2, and National Hall.
14th Street Bridge
DC-Virginia crossing
14th Street Bridge is the primary I-395 DC-to-Virginia crossing toward DCA.
IAD Approach Coverage
Dulles Toll Road (VA-267)
Primary IAD freeway
VA-267 provides direct IAD access — Dulles Airport Access Road merges onto I-66 East per FAA transportation documents.
Dulles Airport Access Road
Airport-only express
Airport-use lanes (no tolls for airport traffic) parallel the Dulles Toll Road.
I-66 (east to DC)
East-west freeway
I-66 feeds IAD via the Dulles Toll Road and connects downtown DC.
Silver Line (IAD Metro Station)
Direct Metro rail
Silver Line opened November 2022 — direct service from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail station to DC.
Route 28 / Sully Road
North-south surface
Route 28 connects IAD to the Dulles Tech Corridor and Loudoun County.
US-50 (Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy)
Southern approach
US-50 provides approach from Fair Oaks, Chantilly, and southern Fairfax County.
Major Events Affecting DCA & IAD Traffic
- America 250 July 4, 2026 — see America 250 Washington DC guide. Major DCA arrivals.
- Presidential inaugurations (every 4 years) — IAD + DCA massive international volume
- State of the Union (late January) — congressional travel peak
- Cherry Blossom Festival (late March - early April) — DC tourism peak
- NFL Draft 2027 (Washington DC) — massive DCA arrivals
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival (June) — tourism
- WNBA / Mystics / Nationals / Wizards / Capitals home games
Pro Tip: DCA Metro Beats GW Parkway During Rush Hour
Per WMATA, DCA's Metrorail station is closer to the airport than parking lots — making the Yellow or Blue Line from downtown DC often faster than driving GW Parkway during rush hour. For IAD, the Silver Line opened November 2022 eliminates the $5+ airport bus. Inter-airport transfer by Metro (Silver Line + transfer at Rosslyn to Blue Line) takes approximately 82 minutes per Rick Steves Travel Forum. For domestic DC travelers, DCA > IAD because of the Metro-direct proximity.
For DC-area visitors, see our Washington DC traffic cameras guide, Virginia traffic cameras guide, Maryland traffic cameras guide, BWI guide, America 250 DC guide, I-95 corridor guide, and I-66 corridor.
Track DCA & IAD Traffic
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VIEW DCA & IAD CAMERAS →What's the difference between DCA and IAD?
DCA (Reagan National) is in Arlington, Virginia — 5 miles from downtown DC with direct Metro Yellow/Blue Line access. IAD (Dulles International) is in Fairfax/Loudoun, Virginia — 25 miles west of DC with Silver Line Metro access. DCA handles mostly domestic; IAD handles most international and long-haul flights.
Is there a train to IAD Dulles?
Yes. Per WMATA, the Metro Silver Line opened November 2022 — direct service from the Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail station to downtown DC. Eliminates the previous $5+ airport bus shuttle.
How do I get from DCA to IAD?
By Metro: Silver Line + transfer at Rosslyn to Blue Line takes approximately 82 minutes per Rick Steves Travel Forum. By car: I-395 to I-495 (Beltway) to I-267 (Dulles Access Road / Dulles Toll Road) — approximately 40-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Are DC-area traffic cameras free to view?
Can I avoid the Dulles Toll Road to IAD?
Yes — the Dulles Airport Access Road runs parallel to the toll road and is free for airport-bound traffic. Only vehicles exiting for non-airport destinations pay tolls. Per FAA transportation documents, the Dulles Airport Access Road eventually merges onto I-66 East.
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