FAA to suspend flights at Washington National Airport during Trump's Fourth of July event

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FAA to suspend flights at Reagan National Airport during Trump's Fourth of July event

BY BRETT SAMUELS - 07/02/19 11:52 AM EDT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Tuesday it will suspend operations at Ronald Reagan National Airport just outside Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July to accommodate aspects of President Trump's "Salute to America" event.

The agency said in a statement that operations at the Arlington, Va., airport will cease from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Thursday while a military flyover takes place.

Operations will again be impacted from 9 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. during an extended fireworks show, the FAA said. It is common for flights to be affected by the annual fireworks show.

Medical and emergency flights will be authorized as necessary, the agency said. Baltimore/Washington International and Dulles International Airport will not be affected.
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1. National Airport to Suspend Flights for July 4 Festivities

National Airport to Suspend Flights for July 4 Festivities
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Those flying in and out of Reagan National Airport on Thursday may have their travel disrupted by the July 4 festivities in D.C.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced this morning that non-emergency flight operations at DCA will be suspended from 6:15-7:45 p.m. due to military flyovers and from 9-9:45 p.m. due to fireworks.

President Trump has pushed for an Independence Day celebration “like no other” this year, and his “Salute to America” will feature demonstrations of American military might, an extended fireworks display and a presidential address.

The fireworks and flyovers — of the Navy’s Blue Angels, Air Force One and other military aircraft — will necessitate keeping commercial airliners out of the National Airport flight path for more than two hours over two no-fly periods Thursday night.

“Please check with your airline for flight information,” the FAA said.

FAA Statement: On July 4, the #FAA will suspend operations at @Reagan_Airport from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET. Operations will also be impacted from 9:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Please check with your airline for flight information.

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