The Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is planning on halting flights during President Donald Trump’s upcoming military parade on June 14, which will honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and take place on Flag Day.
The Ronald Reagan National Airport has issued a special event alert on its website, warning travelers that the Federal Aviation Administration is planning to halt flights during the military parade on June 14. The airport warned that the military parade in Washington, D.C., may “significantly impact vehicle and airline traffic” on Saturday, June 14.
“To accommodate aircraft flyovers along the parade route, followed by a fireworks display, the Federal Aviation Administration is expected to suspend airline operations at DCA – affecting scheduled flights,” the Ronald Reagan National Airport added. “Customers with flight reservations for the evening of June 14 should check the status of their flights directly with their airline.”
The Ronald Reagan National Airport advised flight passengers to “expect traffic delays,” to be aware of off-airport roadway closures that may increase travel time, and to use the D.C. Metrorail to travel to the airport.
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“With limited garage parking capacity at DCA due to construction, event parking and fireworks viewing at the airport are strongly discouraged,” the Ronald Reagan National Airport said. “Expect delays from road closures and increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area.”
For News reported that a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson confirmed that the agency is working on finalizing a flyover plan with the Department of Defense for the aircraft participating in the upcoming military parade. The spokesperson noted that Temporary Flight Restrictions for Washington, D.C., will also be released in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security to “ensure safety and security during the celebration.”
“The FAA will implement traffic management initiatives (TMI) at DCA before, during, and after the event to ensure safety and will facilitate a return to normal operations once the event concludes,” the FAA spokesperson told Fox News. “During the peak of the celebration, the TMI stops all arrivals and departures.”
According to Fox News, the military parade in Washington, D.C., is currently scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m.
