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Washington airport lounges (IAD)

Washington Dulles International Airport has 5 card lounges: Capital One Lounge, United Club, United Polaris. Here's where each one is, when it's open, and which cards get you in.

Hours and access rules can change without notice, and entry isn't guaranteed. Check the operator's page before you travel.

Capital OneCapital One Lounge

Where
Located in the Main Terminal after the TSA PreCheck® and Clear security checkpoints.
Hours
Open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Source: capitalone.com · checked Oct 10, 2026

United ClubUnited Club

Where
Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near Gate C17
Hours
5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily

Source: united.com · checked Oct 5, 2026

United ClubUnited Club

Where
Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near Gate C7
Hours
5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily

Source: united.com · checked Oct 5, 2026

United ClubUnited Club

Where
Midfield Terminal, Concourse D, near Gate D8
Hours
5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily

Source: united.com · checked Oct 5, 2026

PolarisUnited Polaris lounge

Where
Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near Gate C17
Hours
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily

Source: united.com · checked Oct 5, 2026

Which cards get you in

LoungeCardAnnual feeMemberGuests
Capital One LoungeCapital One Venture X$395Unlimited$45 per adult, $25 under 18. 2 free per visit if you spend $75K a year.
Capital One LoungeCapital One Venture X Business$395Unlimited$45 per adult. Guests are paid since Feb 1, 2026.
United ClubUnited Business$1502 one-time passes a yearEach pass admits one person
United ClubUnited Club$695Unlimited when flying United or Star Alliance2 free guests
United ClubUnited Explorer$0 first year, then $1502 one-time passes a yearEach pass admits one person
United ClubUnited Club Business$695Not statedNot stated

Member and guest rules come from each card issuer's own page.

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Questions

Where is the Capital One Lounge at Washington (IAD)?

Located in the Main Terminal after the TSA PreCheck® and Clear security checkpoints.

Where is the United Club at Washington (IAD)?

There are 3: Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near Gate C17; Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near Gate C7; Midfield Terminal, Concourse D, near Gate D8.

Where is the United Polaris at Washington (IAD)?

Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near Gate C17

Which credit cards get you into lounges at Washington (IAD)?

United Business, United Club, United Explorer, Capital One Venture X, Capital One Venture X Business, United Club Business. See the table on this page for each card's member and guest rules.

Lounge locations and hours come from each operator's own website, checked twice, with the date shown. We aren't affiliated with or paid by any airline, lounge operator or card issuer. PointsVista's opinion, not financial advice. Full disclosures.