U.S. Air Force Memorial Temporary Closure

Beginning on or about Nov. 2, 2026, the U.S. Air Force Memorial and surrounding area will temporarily close to all visitors to support ongoing utilities and construction work associated with Arlington National Cemetery’s Southern Expansion project.

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Turf renovations underway at Arlington National Cemetery

8/27/2014
Arlington National Cemetery is renovating turf in sections 4, 43, and 69.

Arlington completely renovates more than 30 acres of turf each year, which includes removing the old turf, tilling the soil and planting new turf from seed. Each year the maintenance crews work on a rotating basis, renovating different sections as needed.

This fall, crews are doing turf renovations in sections 4, 43, and 69. Right now and continuing for the next several weeks, you will notice signs in these sections/areas where work is being completed.

Unless you are visiting a particular grave in a section, we ask that you please refrain from excessive walking on these areas when possible.