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Washington Dulles International Airport
Washington, DC
Terminal notes below are guidance-only. TSA and flights remain airport-wide unless a live terminal source exists.
Security
Security snapshot
Standard and PreCheck timing at a glance.
Standard
25 min
PreCheck
8 min
Updated May 3, 2026, 5:26 PM
Weather
Weather now
Clear skies
57°F
No major weather impact expected.
Updated May 3, 2026, 5:26 PM · Observed May 3, 2026, 5:15 PM
Operations
Flights ahead
Next scheduled arrivals and departures at a glance.
Airport activity strip
Arrivals
UN6512
United · Chicago
5:58 PM
T1 · A8
On time
AM6513
American · San Francisco
6:30 PM
T2 · B9
On time
AL6514
Alaska · Seattle
7:02 PM
T3 · C10
On time
SO6515
Southwest · Dallas
7:34 PM
T1 · D11
On time
JE6516
JetBlue · Miami
8:06 PM
T2 · E12
On time
Departures
UN6512
United · Chicago
5:58 PM
T1 · A8
Boarding soon
AM6513
American · San Francisco
6:30 PM
T2 · B9
On time
AL6514
Alaska · Seattle
7:02 PM
T3 · C10
On time
SO6515
Southwest · Dallas
7:34 PM
T1 · D11
Boarding soon
JE6516
JetBlue · Miami
8:06 PM
T2 · E12
On time
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Terminal detail
Know your terminal before you head in
Helpful planning notes for each terminal. Live TSA and flights below still stay airport-wide unless a terminal-specific source exists.
Terminal
Main Terminal
Traffic pattern
Often feels busiest at the start of the main departure banks.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal
A
Traffic pattern
Traffic usually depends on airline mix and the current departure bank.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal
B
Traffic pattern
Traffic usually depends on airline mix and the current departure bank.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal
C
Traffic pattern
Traffic usually depends on airline mix and the current departure bank.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal
D
Traffic pattern
Traffic usually depends on airline mix and the current departure bank.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal
Z
Traffic pattern
Traffic usually depends on airline mix and the current departure bank.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal notes below are guidance-only. TSA and flights remain airport-wide unless a live terminal source exists.
Plan ahead
Travel tips
Best arrival time
Plan for 2.5 hours early for long-haul or evening departures and 2 hours early for most domestic trips.
Peak hours
5:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Pro tips
- Mobile lounge and train timing can add more time than the gate map suggests.
- Concourse C and D can feel especially long on busy travel days.
- Road access around the main terminal can tighten during evening international waves.
Lost and found
Recover terminal items faster
Washington Dulles International Airport keeps airport-property, airline baggage, and TSA-held items on separate support paths. Use the official airport site to start the right claim.
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