REAL ID Requirements

Beginning May 7, 2025, all individuals over the age of 18 who are authorized to drive onto Arlington National Cemetery should be prepared to present a REAL ID at the security checkpoint.

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Important Update: Air Force Memorial Closure Due to Southern Expansion Project

6/4/2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arlington National Cemetery is sharing additional details regarding ongoing work at the Southern Expansion Project site near the Air Force Memorial.

To ensure visitor safety during this key phase of construction, the Air Force Memorial will be temporarily closed beginning Sunday, June 15th, and will reopen on or about Thursday, July 26th, 2025. During this time, the main entrance to the Air Force Memorial will be inaccessible.

We kindly remind all pedestrians not to enter or cross the construction site in or around the Air Force Memorial.

Additionally, there will be no access to view the Independence Day fireworks from this location.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue the DAR/Southern Expansion Project, a complex and large-scale initiative that may require adjustments to construction plans as needed.

Arlington National Cemetery is committed to keeping you informed. Updates on the Southern Expansion Project can be found on this page.