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Springfield, Virginia

Springfield is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The common definition of Springfield is the four ZIP codes that use Springfield in their mailing addresses.

Type CityPopulation 108,621Settled 1847

Why go

  • Place in Virginia, United States.
  • Served by Davison Army Air Field (DAA).

History

Springfield is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The common definition of Springfield is the four ZIP codes that use Springfield in their mailing addresses. Together, they had a population of 108,621 as of the 2020 Census. Springfield is a part of Northern Virginia, the most populous region of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Fresh, made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch creations Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:30 · 7027C Manchester Blvd · firstwatch.com
Indoor
Restaurant · OTA World offers premium massage chairs, including 4D, 3D, and AI 4D models, as well as recliners from brands like Osaki, Titan, and Inada. We… · otamassagechairs.com
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 5926 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria, 22315 · andpizza.com
Indoor
Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:59 · 6244 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, 22312 · abwlandmark.com
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 4817 Beauregard Street, Alexandria, 22312 · arbys.com
Indoor
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 · 7561 Huntsman Boulevard, Springfield, 22153 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 5890 Kingstowne Center, Alexandria, 22315 · bk.com
Indoor
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 6003 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, 22015 · caferio.com
Indoor

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Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 11 mi to the centre
Washington, DC, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 16 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 91 destinations incl. Atlanta, Fort Myers, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Boston… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 16 airlines, 91 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 18 mi to the centre
1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 39 airlines (United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa Cargo, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 126 destinations incl. Atlanta, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Los Angeles… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 39 airlines, 126 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) 17 mi to the centre
Manassas, VA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
College Park Airport (CGS) 22 mi to the centre
College Park, MD, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Maryland Airport 14 mi to the centre
Indian Head, MD, US
Outdoor
Buds Ferry Airport 17 mi to the centre
Indian Head, MD, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Mt Vernon Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 7.8 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Alexandria City Marina (Old Town) Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 9.8 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Gaylord National Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 10 mi from the centre
Outdoor
National Harbor Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Mt Vernon, VA - National Harbor, MD (Seasonal)
Ferry route · Potomac Riverboat Company
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Davison Army Air Field (DAA); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Mt Vernon Ferry Landing, 7.8 mi); routes include Mt Vernon, VA - National Harbor, MD (Seasonal).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Springfield, Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Fairfax, Virginia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Washington, District of Columbia · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.