Washington Flights to be Halted for Independence Day Celebrations

Runways at Ronald Reagan National Airport will close after noon on July 4. The airport will also be shut for several hours on July 3. The closures are part of preparations for Independence Day celebrations. Washington’s 250th birthday events are expected to cause additional travel disruptions. Flights scheduled during the closure periods will be cancelled or delayed. Airlines advise passengers to check their itineraries and consider alternate routes. The disruptions affect both domestic and some international services. Travelers are urged to monitor updates from the airport and their carriers.