The centers of all three branches of the U.S. government are in the District. Also situated in the city are the headquarters for the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other national and international institutions, including labor unions and professional associations.

A center of American history and culture, Washington is a popular destination for tourists, the site of numerous national landmarks and monuments, the world’s largest museum complex (the Smithsonian Institution), galleries, universities, cathedrals, performing arts centers and institutions, and native music scenes.

The Washington Metropolitan Area is the eighth-largest in the United States with more than five million residents, and the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area has a population exceeding eight million.

The Washington DC Metro area is served by three airports - Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) and Reagan National (DCA).

The airports are served by many of the major airlines of the world as well as US regional airlines.

For the latest on arrival times, departure times and weather conditions check out the pages on the right.