ICE Flight Monitor
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Tracking and analyzing U.S. enforcement flights
Housed @humanrightsfirst.org and based on @tomcartwright.bsky.social’s methodology
Contact: Info@iceflightmonitor.org
Housed @humanrightsfirst.org and based on @tomcartwright.bsky.social’s methodology
Contact: Info@iceflightmonitor.org
Today, an ICE Air flight carried migrants from Harlingen, Texas to be detained in Guantanamo Naval Base— marking the second flight we’ve tracked to GTMO this week.
December 20, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Today, an ICE Air flight carried migrants from Harlingen, Texas to be detained in Guantanamo Naval Base— marking the second flight we’ve tracked to GTMO this week.
A potential ICE Air flight (OAE3906) that departed Harlingen, TX yesterday with stops in Bangor, ME, Senegal (likely for fuel), Liberia, and Ghana, has now landed in Lagos, Nigeria
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A potential ICE Air flight (OAE3906) that departed Harlingen, TX yesterday with stops in Bangor, ME, Senegal (likely for fuel), Liberia, and Ghana, has now landed in Lagos, Nigeria
We’ve confirmed this flight to Fuzhou, China was an ICE Air deportation flight—the third deportation flight to China this year, following flights on Jan 7 and June 3, 2025.
We have been monitoring an Omni flight (OAE3848) that landed in Fuzhou, China today. Though it’s unclear if this is a deportation, the flight has similar characteristics to past ICE routes to China. We will update here once we’re able to confirm.
December 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We’ve confirmed this flight to Fuzhou, China was an ICE Air deportation flight—the third deportation flight to China this year, following flights on Jan 7 and June 3, 2025.
Four days after 22 Cuban migrants were taken on an ICE Air flight to be detained at Guantánamo Naval Base, an ICE Air deportation flight is scheduled today from Alexandria, Louisiana, to Havana, Cuba. We will be monitoring in case the flight stops in GTMO to pick up the 22 Cubans
December 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Four days after 22 Cuban migrants were taken on an ICE Air flight to be detained at Guantánamo Naval Base, an ICE Air deportation flight is scheduled today from Alexandria, Louisiana, to Havana, Cuba. We will be monitoring in case the flight stops in GTMO to pick up the 22 Cubans
ICE Flight Monitor did not track any deportation flights to Venezuela today or last Friday. Previously, deportation flights to Venezuela had been occurring twice weekly, on Wednesday and Friday mornings.
December 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
ICE Flight Monitor did not track any deportation flights to Venezuela today or last Friday. Previously, deportation flights to Venezuela had been occurring twice weekly, on Wednesday and Friday mornings.
We have been monitoring an Omni flight (OAE3848) that landed in Fuzhou, China today. Though it’s unclear if this is a deportation, the flight has similar characteristics to past ICE routes to China. We will update here once we’re able to confirm.
December 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We have been monitoring an Omni flight (OAE3848) that landed in Fuzhou, China today. Though it’s unclear if this is a deportation, the flight has similar characteristics to past ICE routes to China. We will update here once we’re able to confirm.
An ICE Air flight (OAE3876) that departed El Paso, TX for Baltimore, MD yesterday—and was expected to make multiple deportation stops across SE Asia—has since returned to El Paso. It’s unclear whether the flight will resume its planned route.
December 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
An ICE Air flight (OAE3876) that departed El Paso, TX for Baltimore, MD yesterday—and was expected to make multiple deportation stops across SE Asia—has since returned to El Paso. It’s unclear whether the flight will resume its planned route.
An ICE Air flight carried migrants from Alexandria, LA, to the US Naval Base at Guantánamo Bay today—the first migrants held at GTMO since October 17.
December 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
An ICE Air flight carried migrants from Alexandria, LA, to the US Naval Base at Guantánamo Bay today—the first migrants held at GTMO since October 17.
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✈️👀 The November ICE Air Flight Report by @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social has been published. This is a must read for anyone interested in ICE Air activity and especially 3rd country removals. humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/u...
✈️👀 The November ICE Air Flight Report by @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social has been published. This is a must read for anyone interested in ICE Air activity and especially 3rd country removals. humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/u...
December 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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✈️👀 The November ICE Air Flight Report by @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social has been published. This is a must read for anyone interested in ICE Air activity and especially 3rd country removals. humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/u...
✈️👀 The November ICE Air Flight Report by @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social has been published. This is a must read for anyone interested in ICE Air activity and especially 3rd country removals. humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/u...
@humanrightsfirst.org ‘s November 2025 ICE Flight Monitor report reveals the continued escalation of the Trump administration’s dangerous and unprecedented mass deportation campaign. Key findings from November:
December 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
@humanrightsfirst.org ‘s November 2025 ICE Flight Monitor report reveals the continued escalation of the Trump administration’s dangerous and unprecedented mass deportation campaign. Key findings from November:
After months of twice-weekly U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela (Wednesdays and Fridays), the Venezuelan government announced that the U.S. has decided to pause today’s regularly scheduled flight. We haven’t tracked any flights to Caracas today. www.instagram.com/p/DSJW9DbjM7...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
After months of twice-weekly U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela (Wednesdays and Fridays), the Venezuelan government announced that the U.S. has decided to pause today’s regularly scheduled flight. We haven’t tracked any flights to Caracas today. www.instagram.com/p/DSJW9DbjM7...
The 76th U.S. deportation flight (EAL8280) to Venezuela this year has landed in Caracas today. The flight—originating in Phoenix, AZ—removed 218 Venezuelans, including families and children. Removal flights to Venezuela have continued twice a week despite ongoing tensions.
December 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The 76th U.S. deportation flight (EAL8280) to Venezuela this year has landed in Caracas today. The flight—originating in Phoenix, AZ—removed 218 Venezuelans, including families and children. Removal flights to Venezuela have continued twice a week despite ongoing tensions.
A Kuwait Airways charter flight (KAC1515) just departed Kuwait Int’l Airport and is heading towards Tehran. This is likely the flight carrying Iranian nationals that were aboard the ICE Air flight (OAE3832) that departed Phoenix, AZ yesterday and landed in Kuwait.
December 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A Kuwait Airways charter flight (KAC1515) just departed Kuwait Int’l Airport and is heading towards Tehran. This is likely the flight carrying Iranian nationals that were aboard the ICE Air flight (OAE3832) that departed Phoenix, AZ yesterday and landed in Kuwait.
An Egyptian charter flight (MSR3950) is en route to Moscow from Cairo. This is likely the flight transferring Russian nationals to Moscow following the ICE Air flight (OAE3832) landing in Cairo today.
December 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
An Egyptian charter flight (MSR3950) is en route to Moscow from Cairo. This is likely the flight transferring Russian nationals to Moscow following the ICE Air flight (OAE3832) landing in Cairo today.
UPDATE: after departing BWI Intl at 21:08 EST, the ICE removal flight that has now been confirmed to be carrying Iranian and Russian nationals is expected to arrive in Cairo at 7:08 AM EST. ICE flight monitor will be tracking-follow this thread for further updates.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/w...
December 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
UPDATE: after departing BWI Intl at 21:08 EST, the ICE removal flight that has now been confirmed to be carrying Iranian and Russian nationals is expected to arrive in Cairo at 7:08 AM EST. ICE flight monitor will be tracking-follow this thread for further updates.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/w...
UPDATE: The ICE Air flight (OAE3832) is scheduled to depart Baltimore, MD for Cairo, Egypt later today. It’s possible that people (possibly including Russians) on this flight may be transferred to other countries from Cairo.
December 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
UPDATE: The ICE Air flight (OAE3832) is scheduled to depart Baltimore, MD for Cairo, Egypt later today. It’s possible that people (possibly including Russians) on this flight may be transferred to other countries from Cairo.
A likely ICE Air flight (OAE3832) just departed Phoenix, AZ for Baltimore, MD. We will be monitoring this flight for potential deportation(s).
December 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A likely ICE Air flight (OAE3832) just departed Phoenix, AZ for Baltimore, MD. We will be monitoring this flight for potential deportation(s).
UPDATE: The ICE Air flight (OAE3822) is scheduled to depart Baltimore, MD for Cairo, Egypt later today. It’s possible that people (possibly including Russians) on this flight may be transferred to other countries from Cairo.
December 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
UPDATE: The ICE Air flight (OAE3822) is scheduled to depart Baltimore, MD for Cairo, Egypt later today. It’s possible that people (possibly including Russians) on this flight may be transferred to other countries from Cairo.
A small Journey plane (N588AT) has landed in Cairo, Egypt. The flight originated in Mesa, AZ and refueled in Ireland.
December 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A small Journey plane (N588AT) has landed in Cairo, Egypt. The flight originated in Mesa, AZ and refueled in Ireland.
The 75th U.S. deportation flight (EAL8280) to Venezuela this year is currently en route to Maiquetia airport from Phoenix, AZ. These flights have continued twice a week (Wed & Fri) despite ongoing tensions and Trump’s announcement to close the airspace.
December 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The 75th U.S. deportation flight (EAL8280) to Venezuela this year is currently en route to Maiquetia airport from Phoenix, AZ. These flights have continued twice a week (Wed & Fri) despite ongoing tensions and Trump’s announcement to close the airspace.
Despite rising tensions and the alleged closure of Venezuelan airspace, U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela have continued on their usual Wed/Fri schedule. The 74th such flight of the year (EAL8280) is currently en route from Phoenix, AZ to Caracas.
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Despite rising tensions and the alleged closure of Venezuelan airspace, U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela have continued on their usual Wed/Fri schedule. The 74th such flight of the year (EAL8280) is currently en route from Phoenix, AZ to Caracas.
A small Journey plane that originated in Phoenix, AZ with refueling stops in Puerto Rico and Senegal is heading east in Africa. We are actively monitoring this flight and will update here.
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A small Journey plane that originated in Phoenix, AZ with refueling stops in Puerto Rico and Senegal is heading east in Africa. We are actively monitoring this flight and will update here.
A 19-year-old college student was set to visit her family in Texas over Thanksgiving break. Instead, she was deported to Honduras in violation of a court order preventing her removal, per @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
College Student Is Deported During Trip Home for Thanksgiving
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December 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A 19-year-old college student was set to visit her family in Texas over Thanksgiving break. Instead, she was deported to Honduras in violation of a court order preventing her removal, per @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
Two ICE Air flights on small Journey jets, which originated in Phoenix, AZ and Miami, FL, are heading towards Africa after making a fuel stops in Puerto Rico. Follow this thread for updates.
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Two ICE Air flights on small Journey jets, which originated in Phoenix, AZ and Miami, FL, are heading towards Africa after making a fuel stops in Puerto Rico. Follow this thread for updates.
An ICE deportation flight (EAL8280) that departed Phoenix, AZ is en route to Venezuela today—the 73rd flight since February of this year. U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela continue at a biweekly pace despite escalating tensions.
November 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
An ICE deportation flight (EAL8280) that departed Phoenix, AZ is en route to Venezuela today—the 73rd flight since February of this year. U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela continue at a biweekly pace despite escalating tensions.