Coast Guard enforces safety zone for Seattle Seafair Air Show
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The Coast Guard is enforcing a safety zone around Lake Washington in Seattle from July 30 through August 2, 2026. The restriction applies daily between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the annual Seafair Air Show Performance.
Why it matters: This is an administrative enforcement action to manage maritime traffic and prevent accidents during a public event. It ensures that spectator boats, media vessels, and other unauthorized craft do not interfere with the performance or endanger people in the water. The Coast Guard will also broadcast these restrictions via marine information channels and local notices to mariners.
Who it affects
- Boat operators planning to be on Lake Washington during the specified dates and times
This rule was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Puget Sound, and published in the Federal Register on July 1, 2026; check the original document for precise geographic boundaries and any updates.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document