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FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots
Reuters • • nation
Key Points:
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that President Trump's proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery would not pose an aircraft hazard but must feature an "eternal flame" with lighting for pilot visibility.
- The FAA removed the prior requirement for red obstruction lights on the 250-foot arch, which is located 3,000 feet from Reagan Washington National Airport within its main flight corridor.
- Veterans have sued to block the arch, citing concerns about destruction of the historic sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
- Senator Tammy Duckworth and aviation experts have raised safety concerns, highlighting potential risks to commercial flights and the use of tall cranes during construction.
- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide 48 hours' notice before any activity on the arch site, except for work related to underground cultural artifact identification.
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