Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is operating under a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ground delay program Sunday, August 16, 2026, due to thunderstorms affecting air traffic around Washington, D.C. These weather conditions have led to disruptions in flight schedules at the airport.
The FAA reports that flights departing for Reagan National are facing average delays of approximately 35 minutes as thunderstorms impact the Washington airspace. Arriving flights through the airport also experience delays, with some averaging around 35 minutes. General airborne arrival delays at DCA currently remain at 15 minutes or less despite some flights experiencing longer disruptions. The
FAA has also implemented weather-related traffic management measures in the Washington area and continues to evaluate further restrictions as storms move east and northeast, impacting major flight routes across the Northeast region.
Travelers using Reagan National Airport are advised to consult their airlines directly for the most current departure and arrival updates, as thunderstorm activity could cause rapidly changing delay times.
