Why did the FAA issue unusual flight restrictions at El Paso Airport?
The FAA issued unusual flight restrictions at El Paso International Airport on February 17, 2026, causing significant delays for commercial travelers.
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The FAA issued unusual flight restrictions at El Paso International Airport on February 17, 2026, causing significant delays for commercial travelers.
The FAA closed El Paso International Airport after a cartel drone incursion; the Department of War neutralized the threat to restore commercial flights.
The FAA halted all flights at El Paso International Airport for ten days starting February 11, 2026; the reason for the suspension remains undisclosed.