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FAA to halt flights over D.C. airport during IndyCar race

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:04 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

FAA to halt flights over D.C. airport during IndyCar race

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will close the airspace above Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Washington D.C. on August 23, from 10:15 a.m. EST to 1:15 p.m. EST. This measure aims to ensure the safe and efficient movement of air traffic during the IndyCar race scheduled that day. Similar restrictions were previously implemented during events like the Fourth of July UFC fight this year. The closure is intended to minimize disruptions as the IndyCar series prepares for the event.

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Key Details

•FAA to close airspace above Reagan National Airport on August 23
•Closure from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. EST
•Aims to ensure safe air traffic during IndyCar race
•Previous closures occurred during events like UFC fights
•IndyCar race set to take place in Washington D.C.

Latest Updates

8:04 PMMotorsport.com — FAA to halt flights at major D.C. airport ahead of IndyCar race

What they're saying

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will close the airspace above Reagan National Airport (DCA) from 10:15am EST to 1:15pm EST on August 23 in order to "help ensure the safe and efficient movement of air traffic” during the IndyCar race in Washington D.C. later this month. This is not an unusual move from the FAA, as they also briefly closed the airspace for the Fourth of July UFC fight ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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