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Crashpads near Washington DC IAD · DCA · BWI

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Heavenly Hostels (IAD1 / IAD2) Found publicly · not host-submitted
Men/women: Coed or gender-assigned spaces (the host doesn't say which genders)Dulles, VA areaTo airport: Not stated on home page
Amenities (as stated by the crashpad)Bunk rooms with premium beddinghigh-speed Wi-Fiwasher & dryerbasic kitchenTVcoffee machinequiet hours 10pm–8am
Price as stated: $380/month per bunk + deposit (two Dulles houses "Now Open")
Source: crashpad website · last activity seen: Sitemap lastmod 2026-09-01; footer ©2026. Details may have changed.
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$380/moas stated
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Men/women: Separate crashpads for male pilots and for women crewPilots and flight attendantsCrystal City / National Landing, Arlington, VATo airport: within 1 mile of DCA (10–15 minute walk, or one Metro stop)Cold beds onlyBring your own bedding and towels
Amenities (as stated by the crashpad)Full kitchenSoap and paper productsRegular cleaningWi-FiTVIn-unit or building laundryAssigned closet and dry-food storageBalconies with seating

From the host's website: crashpads in Crystal City, close enough to walk to DCA or ride one Metro stop. Male pilots have their own crashpads, and women pilots and flight attendants share separate ones. Every bed is a cold bed, and each unit has a kitchen, regular cleaning and a balcony.

Price as stated: $310–$350/month depending on the property; $100 refundable deposit. Notice is due by the 15th of the month you move out
Source: crashpad website · FAQ · checked Oct 21, 2026 · last activity seen: Site live Oct 21, 2026 (page assets updated Oct 15, 2026). Details may have changed.
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from $310/moas stated
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Men/women: Not listed by the hostCrew: airline crew (type not specified)BWI area, MDTo airport: about 3 miles from BWIAssigned beds, no hot bedsShared or private rooms

From the host's website: a BWI-area crashpad that says it has served airline crew since 1999, with properties about 3 miles from the airport. You can choose an assigned bed in a shared room or a private room. It has no hot beds.

Price as stated: Not published
Source: crashpad website · checked Oct 21, 2026 · last activity seen: Footer © 2026. Details may have changed.
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Crashpad FAQ: Washington DC

The cost answer comes from the crashpad cards on this page. Transit and parking answers come from official airport and transit sources.

How much does a crashpad near Washington DC (IAD, DCA, BWI) cost?

Of the 2 crashpads listed near Washington DC that publish a monthly starting price, starting prices run from $310 to $380 a month, with a median of $345. 1 other crashpad listed here doesn't show a monthly starting price, so ask the host. These are each crashpad's lowest advertised rate; check the current price with the host.

How do crew get to IAD, DCA, BWI by public transit?

Metrorail's Silver Line serves the Washington Dulles International Airport station, which connects to the terminal through an indoor walkway with moving sidewalks. Reagan National (DCA) has its own Metrorail station on the Blue and Yellow lines, connected to the airport by covered walkways.

Source: WMATA, Airports and Train Stations (wmata.com). Checked Oct 22, 2026. Fares and rules change, so confirm before you rely on them.

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Known Crewmember / CMAP

KCM ends Dec 31, 2026. TSA's Crewmember Access Point (CMAP), which you opt into through your airline, uses the same doors and lanes. KCM equipment is being removed this fall, West Coast first. TSA: CMAP Locations and Hours. Locations per TSA, updated Oct 9, 2026. Some entries also cite KCM.org or crew-union guides; each entry names its sources.

IAD · Washington Dulles International Airport

  • Main Terminal - Employee Checkpoint
    Baggage claim/arrivals level, western side employee checkpoint, next to carousel #7 (KCM.org).
    Hours: 0400-2100 (both)
    Sources: TSA · KCM.org
  • Concourse C - FIS Checkpoint
    Concourse C eastern side, FIS screening checkpoint.
    Hours: TSA: only during international inbound flights 0600-0800 & 1430-2100; KCM.org: 0600-2200
    Sources: TSA · KCM.org
CMAP rollout at IAD scheduled week of June 22, 2026 (KCM.org notices; projected dates). CMAP is co-located at KCM points.

DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

  • Terminal 1 (KCM.org: "Terminal A")
    Terminal 1 exit lane; KCM.org: KCM podium in the exit lane of "Terminal A".
    Hours: TSA: 0400-2000; KCM.org: 0500-2000
    Naming differs (Terminal 1 vs Terminal A); KCM.org naming may be older.
    Sources: TSA · KCM.org
  • Terminal 2 - North Pier/North Checkpoint
    North pier exit lane (TSA); KCM podium at the north end of the North checkpoint (KCM.org).
    Hours: TSA: 0400-2200; KCM.org: 0500-2000
    Sources: TSA · KCM.org
  • Terminal 2 - South Pier/South Checkpoint
    South pier exit lane (TSA); KCM podium at the south end of the South checkpoint (KCM.org).
    Hours: 0400-2000 (TSA); 0500-2000 (KCM.org)
    Sources: TSA · KCM.org
CMAP rollout at DCA scheduled week of June 22, 2026 (KCM.org notices; projected dates). CMAP is co-located at KCM points.

BWI · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

  • Concourse B (Pier B)
    B concourse exit lane.
    Hours: 0400-2100 (both)
    Sources: TSA · KCM.org
  • Concourse D (Pier D)
    D concourse exit lane.
    Hours: TSA: 0400-2100; KCM.org: 0400-2000
    Sources: TSA · KCM.org

Last checked Oct 18, 2026. Hours are local time as printed by each source. Spotted a change? Report it.

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