Seafair Air Show Gets Its Own Floating No-Go Zone
Published Date: 7/2/2026
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Summary
From July 30 to August 2, 2026, the Coast Guard will set up a safety zone on Lake Washington during the Seafair Air Show in Seattle. Boats and people can’t enter this zone between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. unless they get special permission. This keeps everyone safe while the air show dazzles the skies—so plan ahead if you’re on the water!
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Boaters barred from safety zone
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day on July 30, 2026 through August 2, 2026, you may not enter or remain in the Coast Guard safety zone on Lake Washington for the Seafair Air Show unless you have COTP authorization. The rule enforces the area identified in 33 CFR 165.1319 to protect safety of life on navigable waterways.
Support and registered vessels allowed
Support vessels and support personnel, vessels registered with the event organizer, and other vessels authorized by the Captain of the Port may enter the safety zone during enforcement from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 30–August 2, 2026. Authorized vessels and persons must obey all lawful orders of the Captain of the Port or their designated representative.
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