NPR
D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Trump administration proposed construction of a 250-foot arch near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration will conduct a hazard assessment to determine whether the structure poses a risk to aircraft operations. Aviation experts have raised concerns about the project's location relative to active flight paths at the airport, according to reporting by multiple outlets.
