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Temporary Shutdowns of Reagan National Airport for July 4th

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Reagan National Airport

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration says it will temporarily shut down flights in and out of Reagan National Airport on Thursday to accommodate military flyovers associated with President Donald Trump's July 4 celebration plans.

The FAA said Tuesday that the airport just outside the nation's capital will suspend operations from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels, F-22 fighter jets and possibly other military aircraft are expected to conduct flyovers as part of Trump's plans for a "Salute to America" that will include a speech from him at the Lincoln Memorial.

Dozens of flights typically come in and out of the airport during that time period.

The FAA says operations will also be affected from 9 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. during the fireworks display.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.