Washington DC airport will shut down for 15 hours for America250 celebrations

The Great American State Fair runs from June 25 to July 10. Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP via Getty Images Reagan National Airport will close for 15 hours for America250 celebrations. Airlines adjusted schedules in advance, and the airport will see about 600 fewer flights on July 4. The festivities include flyovers by B-2 bombers and a giant fireworks show. Washington is throwing a party for America's 250th birthday this weekend that's so big the city is shutting down a major airport for nearly 15 ...