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May 12, 2026
FAA Begins Study on Trump’s Proposed ‘Triumphal Arch’ Near Reagan National Airport
- The proposed 250-foot arch would be located less than two miles from Reagan National Airport, raising potential flight safety risks.
- The FAA has started a formal aeronautical study, which could take longer than the requested 45 to 90 days.
- Construction is planned to begin this year, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence.
2 Sources
- Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’May 12, 2026 at 9:13 PM · CNN
- FAA evaluates risks to flights near one of the country’s busiest airports from Trump’s giant ‘triumphal arch’, report claimsMay 13, 2026 at 2:57 AM · Independent