SynopsisRonald Reagan Washington National Airport will shut down on July 4th from noon and for several hours on July 3rd due to U.S. anniversary events, including military flyovers. Hundreds of flights are expected to be cancelled. Airlines have adjusted schedules and informed passengers, with the airport anticipated to reopen early on July 5th. Further disruptions are possible on other dates.AgenciesRonald Reagan Washington National Airport will close on July 4 starting at ‌noon (1600 GMT) due to ⁠250th ⁠U.S. anniversary events in the U.S. capital region including a military flyover, according to the regional agency that manages its operations. The airport, located in Arlington, Virginia, near downtown Washington, also will close for several hours on July 3 for rehearsals of those events, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said on Tuesday. The closures will force the cancellation of hundreds of flights. The airport is expected ⁠to reopen ‌early on July 5. United Airlines said it has "planned for this restriction and have scheduled accordingly so that there is no expected ⁠customer impact." American Airlines said it will pause operations at the airport between 9:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. on July 3. The airline said that it changed its schedules earlier to address the impact, and that customers were informed and have been rebooked on new flights. Southwest Airlines said it proactively pulled down most of its schedule for the July 4 afternoon "in anticipation of the airspace closure and will adjust as necessary ‌once the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) posts the official notices." Delta Air Lines said it has proactively reduced flight schedules for the July 3-4 period, and has "communicated with customers to accommodate ⁠them on other flights." The airport faced temporary flight restrictions last weekend during other events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. founding, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship's bouts hosted at the White House. The regional agency said the airport will face disruptions due to downtown flyovers or other aerial displays such as fireworks or parachute jumps on other dates as well including June 24 to 25, June 28, July 10 and August 22 to 23. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now