The Coast Guard will close a section of the Atlantic Ocean for three days in 2026

The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Fort Lauderdale Air Show from May 8-10, 2026. This means no vessels or people can enter a specific area of the Atlantic Ocean off Fort Lauderdale without Coast Guard permission.

This is a routine, temporary closure for a specific event. It shows how local authorities manage public safety for large-scale events on navigable waterways. The Coast Guard regularly issues these types of regulations to control access during air shows, boat races, or fireworks displays.