Can a ATR 42-600 land at KDCA?

Yes -- the ATR 42-600 typically requires ~3500 ft TOD at sea level. With KDCA's 15 ft field elevation, expect ~3506 ft. Most KDCA runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at KDCA for a ATR 42-600?

Jet A is widely available at KDCA. Several FBOs typically compete on price -- compare at major chains like Signature, Atlantic, or Million Air.

Flying a ATR 42-600 into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

KDCA / DCA · Washington D.C., United States

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

15 ft

Aircraft Range

735 NM

Cruise Speed

275 kt

Runway Requirements

The ATR 42-600 is a turboprop aircraft (MTOW 18,600 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 3,500 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.

→ Number of runways at KDCA: 3
→ Coordinates: 38.8512, -77.0402
→ Type rating required

Approach Considerations

→Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
→Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KDCA.

Common Considerations

Close-in airport to the capital with strict airspace restrictions. The River Visual to Runway 19 is iconic. For the ATR 42-600, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 15 ft, and single-runway pattern management.

Fuel Availability

Jet A is universally available at KDCA. The ATR 42-600 burns approximately 1375 pph at cruise — multiple FBOs typically compete on pricing.

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