New App Helps Track Fourth of July Flyovers in Washington, D.C.

Before U.S. military aircraft take to the skies over Washington, D.C., a new app is available for tracking Fourth of July aerial flyovers in real-time. Developed by senior White House official Shawn Chittle, the ‘4th of July Fly Over’ app serves as a guide for those watching from the National Mall and Washington Monument grounds.

The app includes an adjustable countdown timer aligned with the official schedule of events. Users can manually adjust the timer in case of schedule changes, ensuring they stay informed about upcoming aircraft. Additionally, spectators can access photos, history, and details about the aircraft flying overhead.

This tool is crucial for navigating the ‘Freedom 250’ schedule, which includes over nine hours of aerial demonstrations. It offers real-time flight data synced with the air show’s schedule.

The flyover event starts at 1:14 p.m. with a NASA F-5, followed by fleet reviews from the Coast Guard, Army, Air Force, Marines, and Navy. Highlights include the Navy Blue Angels at 4:59 p.m. and the Air Force Thunderbirds at 6:25 p.m. Later, Air Force One will fly over at 7 p.m., succeeded by another significant flyover at 7:17 p.m. with the newly revamped Air Force One.

Evening events include a U.S. Stealth Airpower flyover at 7:38 p.m., an F-22 Raptor afterburner display at 7:53 p.m., and B-1 bombers at 8:07 p.m. A B-1 afterburner night pass wraps up the event at 10:36 p.m.

For seamless access, users can bookmark the app or add it to their mobile home screens, ensuring they witness all patriotic displays.

Alexandra Koch, a Fox News Digital Editor, focuses on significant national events. She has reported on crises like the L.A. wildfires, Potomac and Hudson River aviation incidents, the Boulder terror attack, and Texas Hill Country floods.