The Guide to DCA Airport Lounges
DCA airport offers a variety of lounges, including Centurion, Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club and United Club.
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is one of three airports serving the Washington metropolitan area and is the closest to the city center. In 2025, 24.89 million passengers traveled through Washington-National using eight airlines on more than 400 daily departures to 108 destinations.
If you’re one of those passengers flying in and out of the nation’s capital, you’re likely looking to spend some time in a lounge before your flight. There are eight airport lounges at DCA, including multiple Admirals Club locations, a Delta Sky Club, The Centurion Lounge, a Capital One landing and a United Club.
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Terminal 1: USO lounge
- Near the lost and found (pre-security).
- Open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- USO airport lounges are open to active members of the U.S. armed forces, reserves and guard members, as well as their families.
The USO lounge at Washington-National is equipped with air conditioning, coffee, tea, a snack bar, playing cards, TV, lost and found, charging stations, computers and laptops, printers, desks, work areas, Wi-Fi and a library.
» Learn more: The guide to USO lounges
Terminal 2: Delta Sky Club, United Club, The Centurion Lounge, Capital One Landing and multiple Admirals Clubs
American Airlines Admirals Clubs
There are three Admirals Club lounges at DCA: one in Concourse C, one in Concourse D and one in Concourse E. If you have access, choose the one that’s closer to your departing gate or the one with hours that work better for your flight departure.
Here’s who has access to Admirals Clubs:
- Flyers with an annual Admirals Club membership, ConciergeKey members and AirPass members with Admirals Club privileges. Passengers flying in first or business class on American Airlines or other Oneworld carriers also can access Admirals Clubs. AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum members can enter the lounge when flying on eligible itineraries (in any class of service).
- Also available for Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® members (flying American or another Oneworld carrier) and Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members (flying American or another Oneworld airline in any cabin).
- Day passes cost $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles. Additionally, Citi Strata Elite℠ Card holders receive four Admirals Club passes per year.
Inside Admirals Clubs, passengers will find complimentary food and drinks, a full-service bar, complimentary Wi-Fi and conference rooms.
The Admirals Club in Concourse E is the first of American’s “reimagined” lounges that opened in October 2022. It includes a fireplace and a room for nursing mothers.
The Concourse D club will undergo renovations in early 2026 and will close to customers. The other two Admirals Clubs will remain open.
Concourse C
- Near gate C24, mezzanine level.
- Open from 4:45 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 5:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Saturday.
Concourse D
- Near gate D36, mezzanine level.
- Open from 4:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 4:15 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. Saturday.
Concourse E
- Near gate E46, mezzanine level.
- Open from 5:15 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 5:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Saturday.
» Learn more: 7 ways to access Admirals Clubs
Delta Sky Club
The DCA Delta Sky Club can be found in Concourse B.
- Above gate 15.
- Open from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
- Open to Sky Club members. American Express Platinum Card® members get 10 visits a year in conjunction with a same-day flight on Delta Air Lines, as do Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card members with 15 visits. Spending $75,000 on one of those cards in a year can earn unlimited access. Delta One passengers and those flying in first or business class on a SkyTeam carrier also may access Delta Sky Clubs. Terms apply.
Delta Sky Clubs offer complimentary Wi-Fi, meals, award-winning seasonal cocktails, flight assistance and satellite TVs.
The Centurion Lounge
The Centurion Lounge at DCA is a recent addition to the lounge list and is in Concourse B.
- On level 2, opposite the information desk after the South Security Checkpoint.
- Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
- Access available to American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. See the full list of cards that provide access to the Centurion Lounge. Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card holders have complimentary lounge access with a same-day Delta ticket. Terms apply.
- Guest passes are available to eligible cardholders for $50 for adults (ages 18 and older) and $30 for children (ages 2-17).
The Centurion Lounge at DCA is a nonsmoking lounge. It offers passengers complimentary beer, wine and cocktails, premium food options, Wi-Fi, flight monitors and showers.
Cards with Delta Sky Club and Centurion Lounge access
Annual fee
$650.
$650.
$895.
$895.
Still not sure?
United Club
You can also access DCA’s United Club in Terminal 2, across from gate B11.
- Open from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.
- Open to United Club members and United Club℠ Card holders. Passengers flying in United Polaris business class, United business on premium transcontinental flights, United first class to or from Canada and first or business class on a Star Alliance partner (at the departure point for the international flight) also can access United Clubs.
- Star Alliance Gold members can enter United Clubs with a same-day ticket on a Star Alliance member airline (at the departure point for the international flight).
- One-time passes are available for $59.
DCA’s United Club lounge offers typical amenities, such as complimentary beer, wine and spirits, snacks and high-speed internet. A conference room is available for an additional fee.
» Learn more: 7 things to know about United Club lounge access
Capital One Landing
Capital One Landing is in Terminal 2 in the National Hall near Concourse D.
- Open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
- Focuses on food with an elevated menu by Chef José Andrés.
- Complimentary entry for Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Business primary cardholders. Guests are $45 for adults and $25 for children 17 and younger. That pricing is also available to Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Spark Miles for Business cardholders.
- You must have the credit card and a boarding pass for a same-day flight with a confirmed seat assignment.
Amenities include a tapas bar, made-to-order food, a bar, restrooms, Wi-Fi, charging stations and luggage nooks.
Does DCA have any Priority Pass lounges?
No, there are no Priority Pass lounges at Reagan National airport.
To view rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, see this page.
To view rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, see this page.
To view rates and fees of the American Express Platinum Card®, see this page.
To view rates and fees of The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, see this page.
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