DCA
Reagan National
Arlington, VA · 7 relief areas · Rank #26
Verified 0d ago4 · Good
Compact pet-friendly airport. 7 designated relief areas total — 3 post-security indoor (T1, T2 near E46-E59, T2 north end of National Hall) plus 4 pre-security outdoor (north/south Metrorail entrances, north/south Gates A1-A9 curb).
Relief areas · sorted by cat-safety
Terminal 2 post-security (E gates)
Terminal 2, near Gates E46-E59
post-securityWalled room
Indoor enclosed, newer addition.
Terminal 1 post-security (A gates)
Accessible by Gates A1-A9
post-securityWalled room
Indoor enclosed, post-security.
National Hall post-security
North end of National Hall, post-security
post-securityWalled room
Indoor enclosed near North end of National Hall.
North Metrorail Station outdoor
Adjacent to North Metrorail Station Entrance
pre-securityOpen area
Not fenced — keep cat in carrier or on harness.
South Metrorail Station outdoor
Adjacent to South Metrorail Station Entrance
pre-securityOpen area
Not fenced.
Gates A1-A9 curb (north)
North end of the Gates A1-A9 terminal roadway curb
pre-securityOpen area
Not fenced.
Gates A1-A9 curb (south)
South end of the Gates A1-A9 terminal roadway curb
pre-securityOpen area
Not fenced.
Cat plan
Primary: Terminal 2 post-security (E gates)
Terminal 2, near Gates E46-E59 · Indoor enclosed, newer addition.
4 · Good
Avoid at DCA
North Metrorail Station outdoor · South Metrorail Station outdoor · Gates A1-A9 curb (north) · +1 more