About this route:

A direct, nonstop flight between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Arlington County, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.), United States and Barra International Airport (BRR), Barra, Scotland, United Kingdom would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,290 miles (or 5,295 kilometers).

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Departure Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: DCA / KDCA
Airport Name: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Location: Arlington County, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.), United States
GPS Coordinates: 38°51'7"N by 77°2'16"W
Area Served: Washington Metropolitan Area
Operator/Owner: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 15 feet (5 meters)
# of Runways: 3
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Arrival Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: BRR / EGPR
Airport Names:
  1. Barra International Airport
  2. Port-adhair Bharraigh
Location: Barra, Scotland, United Kingdom
GPS Coordinates: 57°1'22"N by 7°26'35"W
Operator/Owner: Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 5 feet (2 meters)
# of Runways: 3
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Facts about Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA):

  • The closest airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is Bolling Air Force Base (BOF), which is located only 1 miles (2 kilometers) ESE of DCA.
  • Because of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's relatively low elevation of 15 feet, planes can take off or land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has 3 runways.
  • Service to the airport's Metro station began in 1977.
  • Although the need for a better airport was acknowledged in 37 studies conducted between 1926 and 1938, there was a statutory prohibition against federal development of airports.
  • The airport is southwest of Washington, D.C.
  • The furthest airport from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,682 miles (18,800 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
  • On March 23, 2011, the air traffic control supervisor on duty reportedly fell asleep during the night shift.
  • In 1999, Senator John McCain of Arizona introduced legislation to remove the 1,250-statute-mile restriction, infuriating some local residents concerned about noise and traffic from increased service by larger, long-haul aircraft.
  • Prior to the September 11 attacks in 2001, the notable security measure was the southbound approach into the airport.
  • Despite the expansions, efforts have been made to restrict the growth of the airport.

Facts about Barra International Airport (BRR):

  • Because of Barra International Airport's relatively low elevation of 5 feet, planes can take off or land at Barra International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
  • The furthest airport from Barra International Airport (BRR) is Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS), which is located 11,712 miles (18,849 kilometers) away in Stewart Island, New Zealand.
  • Barra International Airport also has a CAA Ordinary Licence that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee.
  • Twin Otter landing at Barra Airport
  • The closest airport to Barra International Airport (BRR) is Benbecula Airport (BEB), which is located 32 miles (51 kilometers) N of BRR.
  • In addition to being known as "Barra International Airport", another name for BRR is "Port-adhair Bharraigh".
  • Barra International Airport (BRR) has 3 runways.
  • Barra International Airport handled 10,415 passengers last year.

Map of Nearest Airports to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
11.34 miles (2.15 km) ESEBolling Air Force Base (BOF)Washington, D.C., United StatesView Bolling Air Force Base on a map Set BOF as origin Airport Set BOF as destination Airport Get more information about Bolling Air Force Base
29.63 miles (15.50 km) ESEAndrews Field (ADW)Camp Springs, Maryland, United StatesView Andrews Field on a map Set ADW as origin Airport Set ADW as destination Airport Get more information about Andrews Field
310.83 miles (17.42 km) NECollege Park Airport (CGS)College Park, Maryland, United StatesView College Park Airport on a map Set CGS as origin Airport Set CGS as destination Airport Get more information about College Park Airport
412.23 miles (19.68 km) SWDavison Army Airfield (DAA)Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United StatesView Davison Army Airfield on a map Set DAA as origin Airport Set DAA as destination Airport Get more information about Davison Army Airfield
521.97 miles (35.36 km) NETipton Airport (FME)Odenton, Maryland, United StatesView Tipton Airport on a map Set FME as origin Airport Set FME as destination Airport Get more information about Tipton Airport
622.90 miles (36.85 km) NNWMontgomery County Airpark (GAI)Gaithersburg, Maryland, United StatesView Montgomery County Airpark on a map Set GAI as origin Airport Set GAI as destination Airport Get more information about Montgomery County Airpark
723.37 miles (37.60 km) WNWWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD)Washington, D.C. / Virginia, United StatesView Washington Dulles International Airport on a map Set IAD as origin Airport Set IAD as destination Airport Get more information about Washington Dulles International Airport
826.01 miles (41.86 km) ENELee Airport (ANP)Annapolis, Maryland, United StatesView Lee Airport on a map Set ANP as origin Airport Set ANP as destination Airport Get more information about Lee Airport
927.27 miles (43.89 km) WSWManassas Regional Airport (HEF)Manassas, Virginia, United StatesView Manassas Regional Airport on a map Set HEF as origin Airport Set HEF as destination Airport Get more information about Manassas Regional Airport
1027.27 miles (43.89 km) WSWManassas Regional Airport (MNZ)Manassas, Virginia, United StatesView Manassas Regional Airport on a map Set MNZ as origin Airport Set MNZ as destination Airport Get more information about Manassas Regional Airport
1129.86 miles (48.05 km) NEBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)between Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C., United StatesView Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on a map Set BWI as origin Airport Set BWI as destination Airport Get more information about Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
1231.98 miles (51.47 km) WNWLeesburg Executive Airport (JYO)Leesburg, Virginia, United StatesView Leesburg Executive Airport on a map Set JYO as origin Airport Set JYO as destination Airport Get more information about Leesburg Executive Airport
1343.02 miles (69.24 km) NNWFrederick Municipal Airport (FDK)Frederick, Maryland, United StatesView Frederick Municipal Airport on a map Set FDK as origin Airport Set FDK as destination Airport Get more information about Frederick Municipal Airport
1445.50 miles (73.23 km) SESt. Mary's County Regional Airport (LTW)Leonardtown, Maryland, United StatesView St. Mary's County Regional Airport on a map Set LTW as origin Airport Set LTW as destination Airport Get more information about St. Mary's County Regional Airport
1546.79 miles (75.30 km) NEMartin State Airport (MTN)Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesView Martin State Airport on a map Set MTN as origin Airport Set MTN as destination Airport Get more information about Martin State Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,681.77 miles (18,799.93 km) WSWMargaret River Airport (MGV)Margaret River, Western Australia, AustraliaView Margaret River Airport on a map Set MGV as origin Airport Set MGV as destination Airport Get more information about Margaret River Airport
211,658.39 miles (18,762.32 km) WSWBusselton Regional Airport (BQB)Busselton, Western Australia, AustraliaView Busselton Regional Airport on a map Set BQB as origin Airport Set BQB as destination Airport Get more information about Busselton Regional Airport
311,640.72 miles (18,733.87 km) WSWManjimup Airport (MJP)Manjimup, Western Australia, AustraliaView Manjimup Airport on a map Set MJP as origin Airport Set MJP as destination Airport Get more information about Manjimup Airport
411,633.68 miles (18,722.55 km) WSWBunbury Airport (BUY)Bunbury, Western Australia, AustraliaView Bunbury Airport on a map Set BUY as origin Airport Set BUY as destination Airport Get more information about Bunbury Airport
511,586.54 miles (18,646.68 km) WSWRottnest Airport (RTS)Rottnest Island, Western Australia, AustraliaView Rottnest Airport on a map Set RTS as origin Airport Set RTS as destination Airport Get more information about Rottnest Airport
611,574.33 miles (18,627.04 km) WSWAlbany Airport (ALH)Albany, Western Australia, AustraliaView Albany Airport on a map Set ALH as origin Airport Set ALH as destination Airport Get more information about Albany Airport
711,574.29 miles (18,626.97 km) WSWJandakot Airport (JAD)Jandakot, Western Australia, AustraliaView Jandakot Airport on a map Set JAD as origin Airport Set JAD as destination Airport Get more information about Jandakot Airport
811,563.78 miles (18,610.06 km) WSWPerth Airport (PER)Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaView Perth Airport on a map Set PER as origin Airport Set PER as destination Airport Get more information about Perth Airport
911,545.69 miles (18,580.94 km) WSWKatanning Airport (KNI)Katanning, Western Australia, AustraliaView Katanning Airport on a map Set KNI as origin Airport Set KNI as destination Airport Get more information about Katanning Airport
1011,531.56 miles (18,558.20 km) SWJurien Bay Airport (JUR)Jurien Bay, Western Australia, AustraliaView Jurien Bay Airport on a map Set JUR as origin Airport Set JUR as destination Airport Get more information about Jurien Bay Airport
1111,470.35 miles (18,459.69 km) SWGeraldton Airport (GET)Geraldton, Western Australia, AustraliaView Geraldton Airport on a map Set GET as origin Airport Set GET as destination Airport Get more information about Geraldton Airport
1211,436.80 miles (18,405.70 km) SWMorawa Airport (MWB)Morawa, Western Australia, AustraliaView Morawa Airport on a map Set MWB as origin Airport Set MWB as destination Airport Get more information about Morawa Airport
1311,428.31 miles (18,392.03 km) SWKalbarri Airport (KAX)Kalbarri, Western Australia, AustraliaView Kalbarri Airport on a map Set KAX as origin Airport Set KAX as destination Airport Get more information about Kalbarri Airport
1411,421.14 miles (18,380.50 km) SWMullewa Airport (MXU)Mullewa, Western Australia, AustraliaView Mullewa Airport on a map Set MXU as origin Airport Set MXU as destination Airport Get more information about Mullewa Airport
1511,349.87 miles (18,265.79 km) SWShark Bay Airport (MJK)Monkey Mia, Western Australia, AustraliaView Shark Bay Airport on a map Set MJK as origin Airport Set MJK as destination Airport Get more information about Shark Bay Airport

Map of Nearest Airports to Barra International Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Barra International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
131.81 miles (51.19 km) NBenbecula Airport (BEB)Benbecula, Scotland, United KingdomView Benbecula Airport on a map Set BEB as destination Airport Set BEB as destination Airport Get more information about Benbecula Airport
242.20 miles (67.92 km) SSETiree Airport (TRE)Tiree, Scotland, United KingdomView Tiree Airport on a map Set TRE as destination Airport Set TRE as destination Airport Get more information about Tiree Airport
342.66 miles (68.65 km) SEColl Island Airport (COL)Coll, Scotland, United KingdomView Coll Island Airport on a map Set COL as destination Airport Set COL as destination Airport Get more information about Coll Island Airport
480.85 miles (130.12 km) SEColonsay Airport (CSA)Colonsay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United KingdomView Colonsay Airport on a map Set CSA as destination Airport Set CSA as destination Airport Get more information about Colonsay Airport
592.11 miles (148.24 km) NNEStornoway Airport (SYY)Stornoway, Scotland, United KingdomView Stornoway Airport on a map Set SYY as destination Airport Set SYY as destination Airport Get more information about Stornoway Airport
6103.04 miles (165.82 km) SSEIslay Airport (ILY)Islay, Scotland, United KingdomView Islay Airport on a map Set ILY as destination Airport Set ILY as destination Airport Get more information about Islay Airport
7128.60 miles (206.96 km) SSECampbeltown Airport (CAL)Campbeltown, Scotland, United KingdomView Campbeltown Airport on a map Set CAL as destination Airport Set CAL as destination Airport Get more information about Campbeltown Airport
8131.78 miles (212.07 km) ENEInverness Airport (INV)Inverness, Scotland, United KingdomView Inverness Airport on a map Set INV as destination Airport Set INV as destination Airport Get more information about Inverness Airport
9137.23 miles (220.86 km) SCity of Derry Airport (LDY)Derry, Northern Ireland, United KingdomView City of Derry Airport on a map Set LDY as destination Airport Set LDY as destination Airport Get more information about City of Derry Airport
10139.75 miles (224.90 km) ESEGlasgow International Airport (GLA)Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomView Glasgow International Airport on a map Set GLA as destination Airport Set GLA as destination Airport Get more information about Glasgow International Airport
11141.03 miles (226.97 km) SSWDonegal Airport (CFN)Carrickfinn, IrelandView Donegal Airport on a map Set CFN as destination Airport Set CFN as destination Airport Get more information about Donegal Airport
12151.09 miles (243.16 km) ENEKinloss Barracks (FSS)Forres, Scotland, United KingdomView Kinloss Barracks on a map Set FSS as destination Airport Set FSS as destination Airport Get more information about Kinloss Barracks
13151.24 miles (243.39 km) SEGlasgow-Prestwick Airport (PIK)Prestwick (near Glasgow), Scotland, United KingdomView Glasgow-Prestwick Airport on a map Set PIK as destination Airport Set PIK as destination Airport Get more information about Glasgow-Prestwick Airport
14159.35 miles (256.45 km) ESEPerth Airport (PSL)Perth, Scotland, United KingdomView Perth Airport on a map Set PSL as destination Airport Set PSL as destination Airport Get more information about Perth Airport
15160.00 miles (257.49 km) ENERAF Lossiemouth (LMO)Lossiemouth, Scotland, United KingdomView RAF Lossiemouth on a map Set LMO as destination Airport Set LMO as destination Airport Get more information about RAF Lossiemouth

Map of Furthest Airports from Barra International Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Barra International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,712.49 miles (18,849.38 km) SSERyan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS)Stewart Island, New ZealandView Ryan's Creek Aerodrome on a map Set SZS as destination Airport Set SZS as destination Airport Get more information about Ryan's Creek Aerodrome
211,681.87 miles (18,800.11 km) SSEInvercargill Airport (IVC)Invercargill, New ZealandView Invercargill Airport on a map Set IVC as destination Airport Set IVC as destination Airport Get more information about Invercargill Airport
311,663.66 miles (18,770.79 km) SDunedin International Airport (DUD)Dunedin, Otago, New ZealandView Dunedin International Airport on a map Set DUD as destination Airport Set DUD as destination Airport Get more information about Dunedin International Airport
411,609.36 miles (18,683.41 km) SAlexandra Aerodrome (ALR)Alexandra, New ZealandView Alexandra Aerodrome on a map Set ALR as destination Airport Set ALR as destination Airport Get more information about Alexandra Aerodrome
511,601.62 miles (18,670.94 km) SOamaru Airport (OAM)Oamaru, North Otago, New ZealandView Oamaru Airport on a map Set OAM as destination Airport Set OAM as destination Airport Get more information about Oamaru Airport
611,591.46 miles (18,654.60 km) SSEQueenstown Airport (ZQN)Queenstown, New ZealandView Queenstown Airport on a map Set ZQN as destination Airport Set ZQN as destination Airport Get more information about Queenstown Airport
711,575.02 miles (18,628.14 km) SWanaka Airport (WKA)Wanaka, New ZealandView Wanaka Airport on a map Set WKA as destination Airport Set WKA as destination Airport Get more information about Wanaka Airport
811,560.43 miles (18,604.66 km) SSEMilford Sound Airport (MFN)Milford Sound, New ZealandView Milford Sound Airport on a map Set MFN as destination Airport Set MFN as destination Airport Get more information about Milford Sound Airport
911,556.04 miles (18,597.60 km) SRichard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU)Timaru, New ZealandView Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) on a map Set TIU as destination Airport Set TIU as destination Airport Get more information about Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport)
1011,529.73 miles (18,555.26 km) SAshburton Aerodrome (ASG)Ashburton, New ZealandView Ashburton Aerodrome on a map Set ASG as destination Airport Set ASG as destination Airport Get more information about Ashburton Aerodrome
1111,524.44 miles (18,546.74 km) SGlentanner Aerodrome (GTN)Mount Cook, New ZealandView Glentanner Aerodrome on a map Set GTN as destination Airport Set GTN as destination Airport Get more information about Glentanner Aerodrome
1211,514.86 miles (18,531.33 km) SMount Cook Airport (MON)Mount Cook, New ZealandView Mount Cook Airport on a map Set MON as destination Airport Set MON as destination Airport Get more information about Mount Cook Airport
1311,501.73 miles (18,510.20 km) SChristchurch International Airport (CHC)Christchurch, New ZealandView Christchurch International Airport on a map Set CHC as destination Airport Set CHC as destination Airport Get more information about Christchurch International Airport
1411,493.33 miles (18,496.67 km) SFox Glacier Aerodrome (FGL)Fox Glacier, New ZealandView Fox Glacier Aerodrome on a map Set FGL as destination Airport Set FGL as destination Airport Get more information about Fox Glacier Aerodrome
1511,445.72 miles (18,420.06 km) SHokitika Airport (HKK)Hokitika, New ZealandView Hokitika Airport on a map Set HKK as destination Airport Set HKK as destination Airport Get more information about Hokitika Airport