[dmbaggett]

I've definitely experienced this at DCA, and it's worth nothing as well that it sometimes take hours to get out of the airport due to the insane traffic jams right around the terminals and in the parking garages. DCA has gone from my favorite airport to literally my least favorite over the last year or so. I've been using Dulles instead even though it's way less convenient.

[momokoko]

DCA is also one of the easiest airports in the US to access the metro(public transit) out of the terminal. Is there a reason you just don't hop on the yellow line and get off at a less congested stop closer to your final destination?

[cpitman]

Metro's hours are usually the problem for me, usually getting to the airport after the last train has left.

[momokoko]

Absolutely, but in that case, the issue about extreme traffic congestion is much less likely. Even though traffic in the area can be difficult at times, 1AM seems like an unlikely time to run into that.

[Terretta]

I’m trying to figure out how to define “way less convenient” in a way that has you choosing to use it instead. :-)

[dmbaggett]

It's many miles farther -- but I then don't get stuck at the airport for two hours Friday night. Also, DCA is great when you're inside while IAD is the usual huge-airport security nightmare.