Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is under an FAA ground delay program due to thunderstorms disrupting the Washington, D.C. airspace on August 16, 2026.
Departure flights at Reagan National are delayed by about 35 minutes on average, while arrival delays generally remain 15 minutes or less, with some flights experiencing longer waits. Thunderstorms are impacting major flight routes across the Northeast region of the United States.
FAA Inspections and Weather-Related Measures
The FAA has activated weather-related traffic management measures at Reagan National Airport and throughout the Washington area. Officials continue to monitor the storms as they move east and northeast, assessing the need for
additional restrictions.
Passengers traveling through Reagan National today should check with their airlines for the most current departure and arrival information due to rapidly changing thunderstorm conditions.
