Washington’s airports are a popular venue for exciting events from time to time.  You may be surprised at what you will see when you travel through Washington Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports. From exciting performances by local artists, to opportunities for an insider’s view, a surprising treat awaits you!

2023 Special Events

• September 9 (10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull benefiting Special Olympics Virginia - Free parking and admission / Metro accessible! Information for attendees is here. To volunteer, register or donate, visit this site.
• September 23 (7:30 a.m.) - Dulles 5K/10K on the Runway - Participants register here.

2019 Special Events

• September 14 -  (7:30 - 9 a.m.) - Dulles Day 5K/10K - Registration for the 6th year of running on a Dulles International AIrport runway is open for up to 2,500 runners and is expected to sell out. 
• September 14 - (10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull

Past Events- 2018

• September 15 - (7:30 - 9:30 a.m.) - Dulles Day 5K/10K - Registration is open for up to 2,500 runners. Don't miss the chance to run on a Dulles International Airport runway where planes normally land and take off.
• September 15 (10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull - Registration is open for teams and event volunteers.

Past Events - 2017

• September 23 - 25th Anniversary Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull
• September 23 - Dulles Day 5K/10K
• July 7 - Air India Celebrates Inaugural Nonstop Flight to Delhi
• June 17 - U.S. Air Force B-2 Stealth Bomber Flyover
• April 10 - Dulles Unveils Exhibit Promoting Tourism to China
• March 25 - Dulles Hosts Wings for All
• February 1-28 - Black History Month Celebrations

Past Events - 2016

• September 15 - October 13 (various dates/times) - Hispanic Heritage Month Performances
• September 17 (7:30 - 9:30 a.m) - Dulles Day 5K/10K (for pre-registered participants only)
• September 17 (10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull (open to the public)
• September 8 - Royal Air Maroc Launches Non-Stop Service to Casablanca
• May 24 - Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds flyover and landing at Dulles International
• May 11 - Dulles Matters II, A strategic update on making Dulles stronger - for advocates, partners, developers, investors and elected officials. Presentations are available for download.
• May 9 - United Celebrates 30 Years of Hub Operations at Dulles
• May 2 - LAN Peru and Air Canada Launch Nonstop Service
• April 23 - Wings for All at Washington Dulles
• April 11 - Discover Dulles - ANA 777 BB-8 Livery
• February 3 - Lunar New Year Celebration (ANA - All Nippon Airways)

Past Events - 2015

• December - 2015 Holiday Celebrations at Dulles International
• November 23 - Meet Chef Michael Symon at Dulles - Book signing
• November 7 - Wings For All at Washington Dulles International
• September 19 - Dulles Day Plane Pull and Family Festival

Past Events - 2012

• April - Space Shuttle Discovery Arrival and Enterprise Departure