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FAA says proposed Trump arch will require ‘eternal flame’ on top to alert pilots

FAA says proposed Trump arch will require ‘eternal flame’ on top to alert pilots

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said President Trump’s planned Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C. would need a special "eternal flame" on top to keep nearby pilots safe. The flame is meant to make the arch visible to aircraft flying nearby.

Key Facts

  • The FAA reviewed President Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch design.
  • The agency requires an "eternal flame" on top of the arch.
  • The flame would help pilots see the structure and avoid accidents.
  • The arch is planned to be built in Washington, D.C.
  • The FAA also requires floodlights pointed at the arch.
  • These lighting conditions aim to keep air traffic safe near the arch.
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