Coast Guard Enforces Temporary Water Restrictions for Fort Lauderdale Air Show

The Coast Guard is enforcing a temporary safety zone around Fort Lauderdale Beach for the Fort Lauderdale Air Show. The restriction covers parts of the Atlantic Ocean and the beach area daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 8 through May 10, 2026.

Why it matters: This action manages boat traffic to keep waterways clear during the air show and protect public safety. It is a routine enforcement notice for a specific event. The effect is limited to the dates and location listed; normal navigation rules resume after May 10.

Who it affects

• Boaters and mariners operating in the Fort Lauderdale area on May 8–10, 2026.

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This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Miami, and was filed on May 5, 2026. Verify the exact boundaries of the regulated area in the original Federal Register document.

Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document