directions

Dahlgren, VA is located one hour south of Andrews AFB off the Capital Beltway I495/I95 Branch Ave./Rt. 5 South exit.

This event will be held at the Parade Field (outdoors).

From the main gate, follow signs to Hangar #2 (see below). Please park only in designated areas. A shuttle bus will then take you to the Parade Field. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE PARADE FIELD.

From Washington, DC Area:

• Take I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway toward Andrews AFB, MD)
• Take Exit 7A, Route 5 (Branch Ave.) South
• Route 5 merges into Route 301 South at Waldorf, MD
• Continue on 301 South towards Richmond
• Once you go over the Potomac River Bridge ($3.00 toll) into Virginia, go 2 milesand turn left onto Route 206 (at McDonalds). You actually go past the first NSWCDD sign before you get to 206.
• This will take you directly to the main gate (See Directions to Hangar #2 Below)

From Points to the Southwest and West:

• Take I-81 to I-64 East
• Take I-64 East toward Richmond to I-95 North, and follow the Richmond directions
  (See Directions to Hangar #2 Below)

From Richmond, VA:

• Take I-95 North toward Washington, DC
• Take Exit 104, Route 207 toward Bowling Green and Route 301
• Take Route 301 North
• Make a right onto Route 206 (at McDonalds). This will take you directly to the main gate
  (See Directions to Hangar #2 Below)

Directions to Hangar #2 Parking Lot:

• Please check in with security at the main gate and show valid picture ID
• Continue on Dahlgren Road
• Take a left onto Bronson Road
• Keep right as the road will veer to the right
• Turn left after you have passed Hangar #2
• Follow the signs to park on the airstrip