Washington Dulles has the Infrastructure to support World class Freighter Service

Dulles is undergoing continual improvement - with Runway, Warehouse, and other expansion projects underway:

• Four Runways
  - 1L/19R 9,400 feet long and began service November 20, 2008.
  - 1C/19C 11,500 feet long and began service when Dulles opened in 1962.
  - 1R/19L 11,500 feet long and began service when Dulles opened in 1962.
  - 12/30 10,500 feet long and began service when Dulles opened in 1962. 
• Cargo Ramp
  - 93,000 sq. meters
• Warehouse Space
  - 47,000 sq. meters in 6 cargo buildings
• CAT 3 Certified
• 24 Hour Operations
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Leading Global Freight Forwarders and Ground Handling Companies

Facilities

A wide variety of freight facilities is available, by company, at Washington Dulles. Contact your transportation specialist to make prior arrangements if your cargo is temperature sensitive. Most logistics companies at Washington Dulles can offer:

• Refrigerated and heated areas to accomodate perishable shipments.
• Special handling for live animals to protect them from extreme temperatures, exposure or noise.
• Security areas for short term storage of high value shipments.
• Foreign trade zone and bonded storage capabilities.

Security

Air freight shipments are generally more valuable than those moving in othemodes. Emphasis at Washington Dulles is on speed, flexibility and security, all of which are of prime importance.

Washington Dulles has one of the lowest pilferage rates of any major airport in the world. In addition, all transportation companies employ security systems and equipment of various types for the protection of freight. However, shipments should be packaged to discourage pilferage.

Basic Export/Import Requirements

Exports

• Commercial invoice or statement of value
• Export declaration if value over $2,500
• Letter of instructions

Imports

• Commercial invoice
• Packing list