Looking for a place to smoke at Reagan National Airport? Here is your guide to smoking zones at DCA, located just across the Potomac River from downtown Washington D.C.
Smoking Zones at Reagan National Airport
Reagan National is entirely smoke-free indoors. There are no smoking rooms or enclosed smoking areas anywhere inside the terminal buildings.
Terminal B/C (Main Terminal):
Designated outdoor smoking areas are located on the arrivals level (ground level) near the taxi and rideshare pickup zones. Exit through the baggage claim area and look for signage. You must stay at least 10 feet from any entrance under Virginia law.
Terminal A:
Terminal A has its own outdoor smoking area on the ground level near the terminal entrance. This terminal is smaller and serves regional flights.
Outside the Terminal:
The most accessible smoking spots are along the curbside on the lower level between Terminals B and C. The areas are clearly marked.
Reagan National Airport Smoking Policy
Virginia’s Indoor Clean Air Act prohibits smoking inside all public facilities. The fine for violating this law is $25. Smoking must occur at least 10 feet from any entrance, window, or air intake.
Reagan National is a compact airport, which makes the round trip from your gate to the outdoor smoking area and back through TSA security faster than at many larger airports. Expect about 30 to 40 minutes for the full process.
Tips for Smokers at Reagan National Airport
- DCA is compact — the round trip to smoke and re-clear security takes about 30-40 minutes
- Outdoor areas are on the arrivals/ground level between Terminals B and C
- The airport is accessible by Metro (Blue and Yellow lines), so arriving smokers can light up before entering
- Virginia law requires you to stand at least 10 feet from building entrances
- Vaping and e-cigarettes follow the same restrictions