US EditionDC’s National Airport will close during Army’s June 14 party
- Officials will close Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on June 14, 2025, to support a military parade in Washington, D.C.
- The closure responds to the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary celebration, which includes flyovers, parachute jumps, and a fireworks display.
- The parade, taking place along Constitution Avenue from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., will include a military procession of more than six thousand troops, approximately one hundred fifty armored vehicles, and around fifty helicopters.
- The airport closure may last up to four hours and could disrupt about 116 flights, with officials urging travelers to verify flight status.
- Besides airspace restrictions, road closures will impact ground traffic, while the Army Corps of Engineers will protect streets and cover repair costs estimated at $16 million.
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