Can a Diamond DA42 Twin Star land at KDCA?

Yes -- the Diamond DA42 Twin Star typically requires ~2200 ft TOD at sea level. With KDCA's 15 ft field elevation, expect ~2204 ft. Most KDCA runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at KDCA for a Diamond DA42 Twin Star?

Avgas (100LL) is typically available at KDCA via FBO services. Verify current pricing on FBO websites or ForeFlight before flight.

Flying a Diamond DA42 Twin Star into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

15 ft

Aircraft Range

990 NM

Cruise Speed

180 kt

Runway Requirements

The Diamond DA42 Twin Star is a multi engine piston aircraft (MTOW 1,785 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 2,200 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
→ No type rating required (single pilot)

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 Diamond DA42 Twin Star, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 15 ft, and single-runway pattern management.

Fuel Availability

100LL avgas is typically available at KDCA via on-field FBOs. The Diamond DA42 Twin Star burns approximately 11 gph at cruise — verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.

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