The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stems from the Pentagon’s plan to test a laser designed to shoot down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity. Passengers lined up at El Paso International Airport after the Federal Aviation … Read more
The FAA announced a 10-day closure of airspace around the Texas border city of El Paso, but lifted it within hours after confirming the threat had been eliminated. The sudden closure of airspace sparked panic and local officials said they knew nothing about it. The sudden lifting of the blockade also raised concerns about any … Read more
The airspace over El Paso, Texas, has been closed for ten days for what the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) called “extraordinary safety reasons.” The closures include El Paso International Airport, where all flights have been grounded. El Paso International Airport has been closed for 10 days. (no splash) The restriction applies to all flights to … Read more