Washington Dulles International Airport

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

IAD refers to the IATA Code of Washington Dulles International Airport, which is often called as Dulles International Airport/Dulles Airport as well. It is located in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties in Virginia, about 26 miles away from Washington, D.C.

The location of Dulles International Airport (at the heart of East Coast) is rather strategically advantageous. That is why the airport has been viewed as an international gateway in the Mid-Atlantic Region, with the capability of arranging more than 300 thousand tons of air cargo annually.

With the current land area gradually increasing to 11,184 acres, IAD Airport has been focusing its efforts on airport facility construction. Now the airport has 113 airline gates, five concourses (named Concourse A/B/C/D/Z ), one International Arrivals Building, four runways, and three pubilc parking garages. The airport development plan is still on progress.

According to Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, 500+ air cargo aircraft depart towards major cargo centers in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East on a weekly basis, and there are 1800+ flights connecting to domestic destinations every week. Transporting cargo via air is made more flexible and efficient at the same time.

The figures above confirm the importance of Washington Dulles International Airport in transporting inbound and outbound air cargo shipments. However, IAD Airport does not stop there. It proposed a master plan designated to satisfy the growing air cargo needs. With this plan carried out, the potential air cargo services will be leveraged to the utmost, the airport infrastructure will be put into the best use, and more international air cargo carriers will be integrated.

It is forecast by Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority that the air cargo volume handled by Dulles Airport will land between 139,400 tonnages and 187,540 tonnages in 2045. With some of its current air cargo facilities (including 6 warehouse buildings, truck docks, and aircraft parking areas) being functionally outdated, Dulles Airport has incorporated the project to repair or replace the old ones into the master development plan. New facilities will be built if necessary, so the future air cargo demands can be met.

Dulles Airport is devoted to providing a sound international trading environment by giving access to Foreign Trade Zone #137. Air cargo services, like cargo screening, customs clearance, cargo storage, and bonded warehousing, are offered there. All kinds of goods, such as sophisticated equipment, pharmaceuticals, perishables, and live animals, are guaranteed to get safe handling. Besides, the airport offers 24-hour air cargo operations.

Non-stop flight services are available both domestically and internationally. It connects more than 130 destinations worldwide. Here you can get to know the comprehensive list by visiting the official webpage: https://www.flydulles.com/flight-information/nonstop-destinations

Below we will put a list of air cargo carriers serving at Washington Dulles Airport for your information. The list may not be complete. If you want to get the most recent cargo carrier directory updates, you can visit the official webpage of Washington Dullas International Airport: https://www.mwaa.com/business/cargo-directory

ACT Cargo USA

Adcom Worldwide

Aer Lingus Cargo

Aeroflot Cargo

Air Canada Cargo

Air China Cargo

Air France Cargo

Air General

Air India Cargo

Airgroup Express

Alaska Air Cargo

ALG Worldwide Logistics

American Airlines Cargo

Arven Freight Forwarding

Associated Global Systems

Austrian Airlines Cargo

British Airways Cargo

Brussels Airlines Cargo

Cathay Pacific Cargo

Cavalier Logistics

Choice Avistion Services

Copa Airlines Cargo

Delta Air Lines Cargo

DHL Global Forwarding

Dietl International

Etihad Airways Cargo

Expedited World Cargo

FATO Cargo Services

FedEx

Globe Air Cargo

GTS Group

Hermes Aviation

Icelandair Cargo

InXpress

JAS Forwarding

JCM Logistics

Kinetix International

KLM Airlines Cargo

KOL Global Logistics Services

Korean Air Cargo

Livingston International

Logenix International

Lufthansa Cargo

M2 Transport

MEBS Global

MIQ Logistics

Network Cargo Management

Pegasus Logistics Group

Pilot Freight Services

Polaris Worldwide Logistics

Porthos International

Qatar Airways Cargo

Quick International Courier

RCI Logistcis

Royal Air Maroc Cargo

SAS Cargo

Saudia Cargo

Sky Courier/DHL Sameday

South African Airways Cargo

Southwest Airlines Cargo

Sovana Global Logistics

TPA Air Portugal Cargo

The Shipping Emporium

Tigers International

TransGroup Global Logistics

Turkish Airlines Cargo

United Airlines Cargo

UPS Airlines

US Express Freight Systems

Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Virginia Department of Aviation

XPO Logistics 

In terms of passengers, they can have access to the following amenities and enjoy the convenience: baggage carts, concierge, kids’play area, nursing rooms, pet relief area, smoking area, USO lounge, and charging stations. They are designed to make passengers’ trips more comfortable and efficient. Of course, free WiFi is at their hands.

Passengers can keep up with their flight status by checking the official webpage: https://www.flydulles.com/arrivals-and-departures