FAA pausing Reagan Washington National flights to support Freedom 250 IndyCar race
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will temporarily halt flights at Reagan Washington National Airport for three hours later this month for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race. Airspace above the National Airport will be closed from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. EDT on Aug.
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Travelers flying into or out of the Washington, D.C., area on August 23 should prepare for potential delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a temporary pause in flight operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix event.
The agency said it expects to impose a ground stop at the D.C.-area airport for at least three hours Aug. 23. The move is already affecting dozens of flights.
The Trump administration announced on Monday that it plans to halt all flights at Washington, D.C.’s major airport later this month to accommodate the landmark IndyCar race taking place in the city to mark the nation’s 250th birthday. Travelers should prepare for delays on Sunday, Aug.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will temporarily halt flights at Reagan Washington National Airport for three hours later this month for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race. Airspace above the National Airport will be closed from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. EDT on Aug.
