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FAA clears Trump’s proposed Arlington arch, requiring an eternal flame and floodlights for visibility

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The FAA found President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery would not pose a hazard to aircraft, but said the structure must feature a continuously burning flame and floodlights to remain visible to pilots.

Discovered 2026-09-18T12:05:11.234996-07:00 | 2026-09-18T12:05:11.234996-07:00

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  • The FAA’s determination establishes that the proposed structure can proceed without creating an aviation hazard, subject to specific visibility measures.
  • The requirement for an eternal flame and floodlights underscores how prominent structures near flight paths may require non-standard obstruction-marking solutions to alert pilots.

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