Airline operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be temporarily suspended for part of the day on June 14 to accommodate flyovers and a planned fireworks show during a military parade meant to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
The airport suggested that travelers booked to fly to, from or through DCA on June 14 should contact their airline for information about how their flights may be affected.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that temporary flight restrictions would be in effect in the airspace around Washington, D.C., on June 14. However, the agency said the plan is still being finalized and that it will soon release more details about the number and types of aircraft involved.
"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 said in a statement. "During the peak of the celebration, the TMI stops all arrivals and departures."
The airport warned in a statement that roads to and from the airport would likely be congested.
