Overview
- A Boeing 747‑8 used by President Trump made two unusually low passes over Washington during a White House Halloween event and the administration posted video celebrating the display.
- The Federal Aviation Administration said it coordinated the flyover and Reagan National Airport briefly halted operations to allow the plane to pass.
- The District of Columbia City Council and local officials said they and the public got roughly 15 minutes' notice, which drew sharp complaints about short communications and public safety.
- Flight‑tracking data reported the jet flew in parts of the city at roughly 400 to 1,000 feet, below the FAA guidance of 1,000 feet over congested areas, and air‑traffic recordings captured pilots and controllers expressing concern.
- The ground stop produced measurable disruption at Reagan National with FlightAware reporting about 202 delays, while coverage split between the White House framing the stunt as festive and residents and aviation professionals calling it alarming and reckless.