FAA finds Trump’s 250-foot Independence Arch poses no major aviation risk, but lighting is required
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The FAA’s feasibility review concludes that Trump’s proposed 250-foot Independence Arch near Reagan National Airport would not pose a significant risk to airspace or procedures, but due to its height it would need red obstruction lights and a full aeronautical study before construction; the plan has advanced with oversight from federal planners amid concerns about political influence on safety reviews.
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