At Ronald Reagan Washington National in Washington: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Potomac River, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Theodore Roosevelt Island.

When taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), sit on the Left side for the best views. DCA typically departs to the north or northeast on Runways 01/19. A left-side seat gives you the best view of the Potomac River, Arlington, and the Washington Monument area as you climb out. The right side faces toward Maryland suburbs with less distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Potomac River, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Theodore Roosevelt Island.

When landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), sit on the Left side for the best views. DCA's primary runways (1/19 and 15/33) both favor left-side views during approach and landing. Runway 19 approaches from the north bring the Potomac River, Theodore Roosevelt Island, and the Lincoln Memorial into view on your left. Even on runway 15, the left side captures the river and downtown DC monuments as you descend. Notable sights include: Potomac River, Theodore Roosevelt Island, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument (distant), Tidal Basin.

The best window seat at Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Washington (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.