The upcoming military ceremony on June 14th will affect air travelers using Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Travelers may want to check their airline schedules along the East Coast over the next couple of weeks. A major airport has plans to limit flights in the latter part of the month.
Officials will restrict the airspace of Ronald Regan Washington National Airport DCA on June 14 in order to accommodate a military parade that is taking place at the nation’s Capitol. The ground traffic in Washington, D.C., will also be affected by road closures and military flights paths.
A representative of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport posted on its website that the Federal Aviation Administration will suspend airline operations in DCA to accommodate aircraft flyovers, followed by fireworks displays. website.
The flight restrictions could disrupt connections for passengers even if Washington, D.C. is not their final destination. According to reports, a senior government official told NBC News This ground stop will affect 116 flights.
Reagan Airport advises passengers flying on June 14 to contact their airline and make arrangements for a rebooking. The airport advises people who are driving to use public transportation to reach the airport during the road closures.
D.C. Mayor Muriel bowser made a statement saying that “there could be some disruption of the airspace from time to time.” “We don’t have a clue when it will be, but air travel could be affected for a short period of time.”
Washington Dulles International Airport IAD (not listed) was also not mentioned. Dulles Airport lies farther away from Downtown D.C., than Regan Airport. Regan Airport is less than 3 miles from the National Mall.
The parade was held to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Army which was founded in June 14th, 1775.
The event promises “Attendees can experience 250 years of Army history through historical U.S. Army reenactors as well period-accurate vehicles, equipment and vehicles, impressive flyovers by military bands, and historic U.S. Army personnel.” website shares.
The program will run from 6:30 pm EDT to 9:30 pm EDT. The parade is held in Washington along Constitution Avenue, between 15th Street to 23rd Street.
