KDCA
KDCA Airport
WIND
170° @ 9 KT
Sustained wind
VISIBILITY
10+ SM
Statute miles
CEILING
CLR
Feet AGL
TEMPERATURE
22.8°C / 73°F
18.9°C dewpoint
ALTIMETER
1024.10 inHg
Inches of mercury
SKY
Few 600,000ft · Scattered 850,000ft · Scattered 2,500,000ft
Cloud layers
RAW METAR
METAR KDCA 171252Z 17009KT 10SM FEW060 SCT085 SCT250 23/19 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP240 TCU DSNT E T02280189
TERMINAL AREA FORECAST (TAF)Valid: Wed, 21 Jan 1970 – Wed, 21 Jan 1970 UTC
TAF KDCA 171128Z 1712/1818 15007KT P6SM FEW060 FEW100 BKN250 FM171400 18008KT P6SM FEW045 SCT200 PROB30 1721/1801 4SM -TSRA BKN045CB FM180100 21007KT P6SM SCT035 BKN070 FM180700 28004KT P6SM FEW050 SCT130 FM181000 34005KT P6SM FEW050 FEW130 FM181600 36008G16KT P6SM FEW040 SCT100
RUNWAYS
01/19 LIT
7,169 × 150 ftASP
01 (356°T)19 (176°T)
04/22 LIT
5,000 × 150 ftASP
04 (26°T)22 (206°T)
15/33 LIT
5,204 × 150 ftASP
15 (143°T)33 (323°T)
FREQUENCIES
APP119.850
APP124.200
CLRD128.250
DEP118.950
DEP125.650
GND121.700Washington Ground
GND257.600
TWR119.100Washington Tower
TWR134.350
TWR257.600Washington Tower ;Helicopters
UNIC122.950UNICOM
WXAS132.650WX ASOS: (703-418-1177)
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is the current weather at KDCA?
KDCA is currently reporting VFR conditions. Wind is 170° @ 9 KT, visibility 10+ SM, and the ceiling is CLR.
How do I read the METAR for KDCA?
The raw METAR for KDCA can be decoded field by field using our free METAR decoder tool, which breaks down wind, visibility, sky condition, temperature, and altimeter into plain English.
How often does KDCA weather update?
METARs for KDCA are typically issued every 20 to 60 minutes, with special reports issued when conditions change significantly between scheduled observations.
Are there active NOTAMs for KDCA?
There are no active NOTAMs currently reported for KDCA, but always verify with an official briefing before flight.
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