"Independence Day Celebrations to Ground Flights at Reagan Airport. In a move to accommodate the historic festivities marking America's 250th anniversary, Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will be temporarily closing to airline traffic on Saturday afternoon. Starting at noon on Independence Day, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) will restrict all inbound and outbound flights, forcing travelers to adjust their plans. Meanwhile, airport terminals will remain open but operate at a reduced capacity, with limited services available to passengers until the airspace reopens."
Festivities marking America’s 250th anniversary will force Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to close temporarily to airline traffic on Saturday afternoon. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) said that it will restrict all inbound and outbound flights starting at noon on Independence Day. DCA terminals will operate at a “reduced capacity” until the airspace reopens...
