CNN also previously reported that Mexican cartel drones breached US airspace, which triggered a temporary airspace closure over El Paso.
On Tuesday, at 11:30 p.m., the FAA issued a temporary flight restriction halting all flights to and from El Paso, including commercial, cargo, and general aviation-- for 10 days, until 11:30 p.m. Feb. 20.
The FAA, on short notice, issued a temporary flight restriction halting all flights to and from El Paso and our neighboring community, Santa Teresa, NM.
In the meanwhile, commercial airlines operating out of El Paso are being informed of the restriction, which appears to be security related.
El Paso leaders press conference following closure of El Paso airspace.
We have urged the FAA to immediately lift the Temporary Flight Restrictions placed on the El Paso area.
El Paso deserves transparency, accountability, and a real seat at the table when decisions like this are made. »