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All flights at El Paso airport in Texas halted for 10 days for 'security reasons,' FAA says

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All flights at El Paso airport in Texas halted for 10 days for 'security reasons,' FAA says Open in Nbcnews.com
Highlights
  • The FAA lifted El Paso airspace closure after a Mexican cartel drone breach, resuming normal flight operations.
  • Officials labeled the move as national defence airspace, describing the closure as security-related during the incident.
  • El Paso's proximity to Fort Bliss and defense sites underpinned the idea that military operations could justify temporary airspace controls.

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