When I still lived in Pittsburgh, we often flew in and out of Dulles for international flights. We…read morenever had any issues with TSA, customs, etc. Sometimes it's a hassle getting from one gate to another with limited time. You know, 15 minutes to get to a terminal on the completely opposite side from where you've just landed. That goes for any airport though, doesn't it? I give three-stars because though we never had any issues, there isn't anything spectacular that warrants more than an "ok/good" rating. Also, on that note, sometimes employees aren't very good at giving directions. Other than that, it is a lovely piece of architecture and it's clean. So, yay.

Welcome to the sprawling complex that is Dulles Airport. This airport handles a lot of traffic…read morefrom the DMV area. There is plenty of parking at various stages- from the daily lot right by the terminal to the economy lot with fairly affordable parking and frequent buses. Getting through security is relatively straight forward. But then comes the fun part- do you get to take the train to the A. B or C gates? Do you end up in the tiny cramped A commuter gate terminal? Do you end up in the very convenient and easy to access Z gates? Or do you end up in the D terminal cramped like cattle into an ancient people mover? Honestly, if you do end up in D and its not from an international flight, just walk down to C and get on the train. There are lots of food options as long as you don't end up in the A commuter terminal. The one really confusing thing for people is getting out of the airport. there are multiple levels to exit between the arrivals area, the departures area and the taxi/ ride share/ bus parking area. You really need to watch the signage.

Manassas Airport is a small regional public-use airport. Staff is excellent and friendly. I visit…read morethe airport because of a 5K . Yes, they have a 5k on the runway. It is a very fun experience to run next to jets and with helicopters flying over you. The airport features a small but excellent museum dedicated to Manassas residents who served the US Military. It is completely free and made up of local donations. I was surprised by how many artifacts they had. Anyways it's a great way to spend an hour or so. 5 stars

We were able to shoot a TV segment here & the staff was on point in accommodating & keeping us…read moresafe. The vast employees were very helpful. MRA (HEF) hosts non-commercial flights - small planes, helicopters, & private jets with massive hangers spreaded across the neatly landscaped & sprawling property. The airport has two runways, 3700' & 5700' long with a newly renovated Air Traffic Control Tower. Since 2009, MRA receives international (private) flights, slated as a customs landing rights airport. MRA also houses Aviation Adventures, a flight school. On site, is the Freedom Museum showcasing & honoring those who served in the military with sharing their history & heritage. Free admissions, donations appreciated. MRA is the largest regional airport in VA (other airports - Leesburg, Warrenton-Fauquier & Stafford) & is roughly 30 miles out from DC.

7 min to get through TSA precheck as of today 4/12/2026 0800. No additional agents...just TSA…read more Hopefully they are getting paid. They are doing a great job! Bathrooms are nice. Full stall and clean. Easy drop off at rental car place.

BWI Baltimore/Washington international airport is currently undergoing some renovations, which seem…read moreto be making it more user-friendly and less stressful. The concourse has been opened up, and generally, it's spa to walk around, and it has some of the cleaner bathrooms amongst US international airports, which is always a positive. TSA usually moves quickly, with Waite times of 3 to 4 minutes being common with global entry/pre-check, and from the looks of things, probably 10 to 15 minutes at most nearly all the time, so long as the federal government is willing to pay its workers, on many visits over the past year. In spite of upgrades, it still has some work to be done to be a truly excellent airport, such as fixing monitors regarding bus, timing and arrivals to get out to the four parking lots (daily witches, indoor, express, which is outdoors, but generally faster, and a couple of dollars a day less, and long-term, which is a few dollars less, but with longer waits for buses and they generally less safe feeling a lot). Another grape is that iron probably 10 flights in the past year, not a single time has the baggage claim number been announced correctly when deboarding the plane, an issue I haven't encountered at other airports.

Five stars to the lovely and hardworking TSA staff who kept a happy atmosphere and the line moving…read moreduring a significant government shutdown. We were in and out in less than ten minutes, even during a busy spring break season. I truly cannot be more thankful and appreciative.

DCA has the convenience factor going for it, but the overall cleanliness leaves a lot to be…read moredesired. For an airport that sees this much traffic, the upkeep just isn't where it should be. The bathrooms in particular feel overdue for a full overhaul--dated fixtures, worn surfaces, and a general lack of freshness that makes quick stops more unpleasant than they should be. Food options are another weak spot. For a major airport in the nation's capital, the selection feels surprisingly limited and uninspired. A few more modern, varied, and well‑maintained dining choices would go a long way toward improving the traveler experience. Three stars feels fair: the location is great, the layout is manageable, but the cleanliness and amenities need real attention to match the expectations of today's travelers. Safe travels

Feels good to mingle with these laid back country folk…read more One of the better municipal airports in the area. Friendly staff. Guaranteed to see some beautiful planes flying in and out of here. The Commemorative Air Force also has a hanger here Culpeper airfest is held here ever October http://www.culpeperairfest.com http://www.culpeperairport.com

This is a great regional airport. The staff is great and the airport manager is fabulous…read more They also put on one of the best air shows every October. A must stop if in the area.

it's been 9 years since I updated my review and I gotta say--as someone who will frequently travel…read morefrom ATL to CHO--the Charlottesville airport is exceptionally well run. from end-to-end (with a few rare exceptions) the check-in/TSA/snacks/boarding experience is seamless and supremely easy. for real, I wish it were that breezy traveling out of the Atlanta airport. it's not. in order to enjoy the Atlanta airport one must *be inside* first, which itself is a monumental task. All in all, I'm very impressed with how CHO has improved. keep up the great work.

For an extremely small airport, CHO is very efficient and clean. I was literally the only person at…read morethe TSA area for a good few minutes, and I was there on a Friday at 10 a.m. I would not want to be stuck there for more than an hour, though, because there's only one small restaurant/bar, and a sundry store, and that's about it. This airport does have a balcony that you can step out onto to get some fresh air, but there's no smoking. But there are tables and chairs, so you can eat outside and watch the planes come in. The Charlottesville airport also has a nursing room, and a lounge (but I'm not sure who it's for), and lots of chairs with outlets. They have more outlets here than people, probably, so you'll find somewhere to plus your stuff into. It's an easy get-in-get-out airport.

One of the best FBOs I've flown into; highly recommend flying into Montgomery if you plan on going…read moreto DC (and can't get into College Park). They are open until 7pm most weekdays, so if you want service...make sure you get here before 7pm. We arrived at 6:45 and a staff member with a golf kart met us (after calling them on the radio), showed us to our parking spot, pushed the plane back AND tied it down for us while getting our luggage to the gate. It was incredible. The FBO staff were super helpful in giving me the number to a few mechanics (spark plugs needed cleaning) on the field and even offered us some water. Parking is $15/day, but they were incredibly sweet to waive our fees for the entire 3 days with a top off. Usually they only waive one day with a 20 gallon purchase, but they were super nice to us! Getting to DC from this airport isn't too bad. You can take a Lyft/Uber directly to DC for about $40-45 (about a 35minute ride) or take a bus/taxi/Uber to the train station ($~10-15 for the taxi) and then take the train into DC($5). All in all, until I get the FRZ requirements out of the way to fly into College Park, I'll be sure to return to Montgomery if going to DC. They provided amazing service. There is also a diner right at the airport with has decent lunch and you can watch the planes taking off as you eat. Seems like a lot of locals go there.

I bought Welshie a flying lesson from Open Air flight training through Groupon for Xmas, which is…read morehow we ended up here. He always mentioned he wanted to get his flying license one day, so it was a good gift. I'm so rad. It was cold as a witch's teat and the winds were high. Our instructor was super affable and knowledgeable too. I had my camera ready and was set to snap pictures from the ground when the instructor asked me if I'd like to fly along. I was scared, to be honest, since Welshie was manning the plane, but the instructor has full control as well. It was a stomach-dropping, squeal-inducing, 20-minute flight and it was quite freeing. I did think I was going to die, though. Our instructor even said that the winds were so bad that he was going to cancel the rest of his lessons. Nice. Overall, it's a great little airpark and learning to fly is awesome. It's not cheap if you want to get your license--you're probably looking at about $10K when it's all said and done. I highly recommend trying it out at least once, though.

Small public airport in Stafford operating mostly private planes and small military aircraft. Basic…read moreamenities. Directly off I-95 and route 1 makes it very easy to get into and out of. Relatively newer feel to it as it is 15 years old or so.

i bike here every once in awhile and picnic at the tables while watching planes take off and land-…read more this is the oldest airport in the world thats still up and running. the wright brothers used to train military pilots here.. its where the first US Mail plane took off from, the first bomb dropping (i think) - point being lots of firsts here in aviation if you have a thing for history and flying now if i could just convince them to do skydiving here.

Great little airport, no landing fees...quiet, old-time airfield.read more