Washington Dulles International Airport Travel Guide
Washington Dulles International Airport travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Washington Dulles International Airport is an airport in Virginia. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in Washington Dulles International Airport with fog. It feels like 44°F. Today runs from 46°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The closest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 23 mi away. Nearby highlights include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, New River Gorge National Park and Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
In plain terms. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Washington Dulles International Airport today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Washington Dulles International Airport
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Coordinates: 38°57′11.2″N 77°27′23.4″W (38.9531, -77.4565)
Weather in Washington Dulles International Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:18 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 64° / 46°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 5 mph
☁️ 65° / 47°
Overcast · 9% rain · wind 7 mph
Quick facts about Washington Dulles International Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 38°57′11.2″N 77°27′23.4″W (38.9531, -77.4565) |
| IATA code | IAD |
| Local time | 11:18 PM (UTC-04:00) |
Things to do in Washington Dulles International Airport
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Washington Dulles International Airport.
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- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Airports near Washington Dulles International Airport
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DCA | 23 mi | Washington, D.C. |
| Philadelphia International Airport | PHL | 134 mi | Philadelphia |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 211 mi | New Jersey |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 227 mi | New York City |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 228 mi | New York City |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington Dulles International Airport?
Washington Dulles International Airport is an airport in Virginia. Its coordinates are 38.9531, -77.4565. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Washington Dulles International Airport right now?
It is currently 46°F (8°C) with fog. Humidity is 98% and wind is 2 mph.
What time zone is Washington Dulles International Airport in?
Washington Dulles International Airport observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:18 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Washington Dulles International Airport?
The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 23 mi away, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 134 mi away and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 211 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Washington Dulles International Airport?
Popular options include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, New River Gorge National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty and Hudson River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 11:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
