Comment by toast0

Most places I've lived, there are tiny airports much more conveniently located than the large commercial airport. I would absolutely fly out of smaller airports, but don't because I fly commercial, and if they even fly out of the smaller airports it usually means more stops.

Depends where you're going though. DCA looks pretty convenient if you're visiting the capital; but lots of big cities have smaller airports that are more convenient if you can land at any airport.