Reagan National to shut from noon July 4, canceling hundreds of flights
What's next: The airport will also close for several hours July 3 for rehearsals and is due to reopen early on July 5.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will shut down starting at noon local time on July 4 because of events tied to the 250th anniversary celebrations in the Washington region, including a military flyover. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said the July 4 closure is expected to cancel hundreds of flights. The airport in Virginia, just outside Washington, will also close for several hours on July 3 for rehearsals and is expected to reopen early on July 5. United Airlines said it had adjusted its schedule and did not expect customer impact. MWAA also flagged disruptions from flyovers, fireworks or parachute jumps on June 24-25, June 28, July 10 and Aug. 22-23.