With passenger activity levels rising in 2023, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is preparing for significant travel through Washington’s airports in the coming weeks. During peak times around holidays from Veterans Day through New Year's Day, passengers may experience heavily congested airport-area roads, limited parking availability and bustling terminals. New customer amenities, however, are available to make their journey easier and more enjoyable. Airport Arrival Time 

With passenger levels trending upward in 2022, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is advising airport travelers to expect congested airport-area roads, full parking facilities, busy terminals and new customer amenities for the upcoming travel season spanning Veterans Day weekend, Thanksgiving and other holidays through New Year’s Day. The Airports Authority is sharing essential tips travelers can use to prepare for a smooth journey. 

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority expects busy travel at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport to continue through the year-end holiday season. This continues the trend observed during Thanksgiving, when passenger volumes reached close to 2019 activity levels.

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To help your holiday travel journey take off smoothly, we’ve prepared this informative guide about the airport that includes: entertainment, specials and promotions.