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The FAA temporarily halted flights at El Paso International Airport under a 10‑day security order, then lifted it after officials said a cartel drone was neutralized, a claim others disputed.
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by Julie Novkov
So strange and ominous. Thinking of my El Paso friends. I can't remember anything like this happening at a specific airport for so long before, but maybe it has, perhaps to a lesser degree? Does anyone know?
The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons."
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:04 PM
So strange and ominous. Thinking of my El Paso friends. I can't remember anything like this happening at a specific airport for so long before, but maybe it has, perhaps to a lesser degree? Does anyone know?
Reposted by Julie Novkov, Daxton R. Stewart, Amir Attaran
The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons."
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:57 AM
The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons."
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
What on earth is happening out there?
The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons."
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
What on earth is happening out there?
“They’re here”
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F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u.... This is more than curious. Trump regime up to no good perhaps.
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:12 AM
“They’re here”
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FAA Halts El Paso Flights for Unspecified Security Reasons www.wsj.com/us-news/faa-...
FAA Halts El Paso Flights for Unspecified Security Reasons
The restrictions will apply for 10 days, the administration said.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
FAA Halts El Paso Flights for Unspecified Security Reasons www.wsj.com/us-news/faa-...
by Amir Attaran
Well this is suspicious. It’s probably going to turn into a military base for some ICE-related terrorism.
The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons."
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Well this is suspicious. It’s probably going to turn into a military base for some ICE-related terrorism.
What the heck is this? Shutting down the only major airport within hundreds of miles for 10 days? That’s a disaster for the local economy.
Since a couple people have asked, I have no idea why El Paso airspace was closed. Working my contacts, a couple theories but nothing to say out loud yet.
If you have insight please contact me on signal at gbrockell.44.
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If you have insight please contact me on signal at gbrockell.44.
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FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The agency says it will ground all flights to and from the airport for "special security reasons."
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February 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
What the heck is this? Shutting down the only major airport within hundreds of miles for 10 days? That’s a disaster for the local economy.
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
Reposted by Anna O. Law
We’ve all had days where we’ve woken up, forgotten to brush our teeth, and closed all El Paso airspace for an hour instead.
February 11, 2026 at 2:21 PM
We’ve all had days where we’ve woken up, forgotten to brush our teeth, and closed all El Paso airspace for an hour instead.
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u.... This is more than curious. Trump regime up to no good perhaps.
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u.... This is more than curious. Trump regime up to no good perhaps.
Unusual FAA restriction closes El Paso airspace for 10 days www.axios.com/2026/02/11/f...
Unusual FAA restriction closes El Paso airspace for 10 days
No public explanation has been given.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Unusual FAA restriction closes El Paso airspace for 10 days www.axios.com/2026/02/11/f...
Reposted by Michael Jones‐Correa
BREAKING: The FAA has closed airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under a “national defense airspace” designation, offering no explanation for the rare move. The order warns violators could face interception and possible deadly force.
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
El Paso, New Mexico airspace closed by FAA without explanation; flights restricted under national defense noticeWithout explanation, FAA closes El Paso and New Mexico airspace for 10 days, cites national defense airspace - El Paso Matters
The Federal Aviation Administration has closed airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under a national defense designation, offering no explanation for the rare move.An…
elpasomatters.org
February 11, 2026 at 7:44 AM
BREAKING: The FAA has closed airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under a “national defense airspace” designation, offering no explanation for the rare move. The order warns violators could face interception and possible deadly force.
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
Reposted by Daxton R. Stewart
What the heck? This is a big airspace closure in New Mexico for no known reason.
It doesn’t help that the guy answering the provided FAA phone number for questions is telling the press (from the article) that he has no idea what’s going on.
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
It doesn’t help that the guy answering the provided FAA phone number for questions is telling the press (from the article) that he has no idea what’s going on.
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
El Paso, New Mexico airspace closed by FAA without explanation; flights restricted under national defense noticeWithout explanation, FAA closes El Paso and New Mexico airspace for 10 days, cites natio...
The Federal Aviation Administration has closed airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under a national defense designation, offering no explanation for the rare move.An une...
elpasomatters.org
February 11, 2026 at 7:53 AM
What the heck? This is a big airspace closure in New Mexico for no known reason.
It doesn’t help that the guy answering the provided FAA phone number for questions is telling the press (from the article) that he has no idea what’s going on.
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
It doesn’t help that the guy answering the provided FAA phone number for questions is telling the press (from the article) that he has no idea what’s going on.
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
Reposted by Scott A. Imberman
Since a couple people have asked, I have no idea why El Paso airspace was closed. Working my contacts, a couple theories but nothing to say out loud yet.
If you have insight please contact me on signal at gbrockell.44.
apnews.com/article/faa-...
If you have insight please contact me on signal at gbrockell.44.
apnews.com/article/faa-...
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The agency says it will ground all flights to and from the airport for "special security reasons."
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Since a couple people have asked, I have no idea why El Paso airspace was closed. Working my contacts, a couple theories but nothing to say out loud yet.
If you have insight please contact me on signal at gbrockell.44.
apnews.com/article/faa-...
If you have insight please contact me on signal at gbrockell.44.
apnews.com/article/faa-...