Washington

Washington Dulles International Airport

KIAD

970

Flights/Day

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Local Time

Unknown

Timezone

312ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

KIAD

VFR

21°C

Mostly Cloudy • 6kt • 8mi • 1010.90"

Observed: 08:52 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

06:00

11k

14:00

CLR

00:00

CLR

02:00

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 12:00 local time

About Washington Dulles International Airport

Washington Dulles experiences mid-Atlantic weather with occasional snow and thunderstorms. Generally moderate conditions.

Is Washington Dulles Airport turbulent?

Dulles faces typical mid-Atlantic weather: winter storms, summer thunderstorms, and occasional snow. Recent winter weather caused 300+ delays in a single day. The airport's location in Virginia means it sometimes escapes the worst of storms hitting the immediate coast. Snow removal teams monitor runways continuously during winter events.

Recent winter storm caused 300+ delays and 6 cancellations
Snow teams monitor and clear runways during winter events
Located slightly inland from coastal storm tracks

How does Dulles handle winter weather?

Airlines often pre-cancel flights during forecast winter storms to reposition aircraft. The airport stays open and operational during snow events with active runway clearing. De-icing operations add time to departures. Check directly with airlines as reservation change fees are typically waived before major storms.

When is the best time to fly from Dulles?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer the most reliable conditions. Winter storm season (December-March) brings the highest delay risk. Summer thunderstorms cause occasional afternoon disruptions. Dulles is generally reliable year-round.

Is turbulence at Washington dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Washington?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 16

Flight	Destination	Departure	Aircraft	Forecast
EJM832 Executive Jet Management	SCF	10:30 Local	--	Forecast
QR710 Qatar Airways	DOH	10:40 Local	airbus a350-941	Forecast
1I137 Netjets Aviation	PHL	10:41 Local	--	Forecast
DL8921 Delta Air Lines	MDW	11:00 Local	--	Forecast
ET501 Ethiopian Airlines	ADD	11:00 Local	airbus a350-1041	Forecast
F92906 Frontier (Kevin The Gila Monster Livery)	SJU	11:03 Local	airbus a321-271nx	Forecast
TEZ134 Tez Jet	JFK	11:15 Local	--	Forecast
EK232 Emirates	DXB	11:30 Local	b77w	Forecast
AA5215 American Eagle	CLT	11:34 Local	mitsubishi crj-702er	Forecast
PD2722 Porter +1 codeshare P3	YTZ	11:40 Local	--	Forecast
MS982 Egyptair	CAI	12:00 Local	boeing 787-9 dreamliner	Forecast
OO4607 Skywest Airlines	MSP	12:00 Local	--	Forecast
UA4930 United Express	MHT	12:04 Local	embraer erj-145xr	Forecast
FX8313 Fedex Feeder +1 codeshare UA	EWR	12:10 Local	cessna super cargomaster	Forecast
NH101 All Nippon Airways +1 codeshare UA	HND	12:15 Local	boeing 787-8 dreamliner	Forecast
C53263 Commutair +1 codeshare UA	ALB	12:20 Local	--	Forecast