As of 2026-09-18, the FAA approved President Trump's proposed 250-foot Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., but required an 'eternal flame' on top to alert nearby aircraft. Veterans have sued to block the structure, arguing it would destroy the historic sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
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FAA Clears Trump’s Planned Arch But Requires ‘Eternal Flame’ for Planes Flying in D.C. people.com/faa-clears-t... The FAA has determined that President Trump’s 250-foot-tall proposed arch “would not pose a hazard to aircraft” despite concerns that it would stand in the flight path of planes flying into D.C.’s bus...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Saturday that President Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., would require an “eternal flame” on top to alert nearby pilots. “The FAA’s determination includes conditions for the Arch to be appropriately marked with a non-standard eternal flame on top of the structure and floodlight projectors pointed towards the...
"FAA says proposed Trump arch will require ‘eternal flame’ on top to alert pilots" The FAA said Saturday that Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., would require an “eternal flame” on top to alert nearby pilots. l.smartnews.com/p-8wGgjsKk/b... The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Saturday that President Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., would require an
FAA Ok For Trump’s Arch Not In Line With Low Public Opinion Or Lack Of Congressional Approval Veterans have sued to block the arch, arguing it would destroy the historic sight line between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. oklahoman-ok.newsmemory.com?publink=1dfc... WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration said on Sept. 18 a