El Paso International Airport has grounded all flights due to “special security reasons,” as declared by the Federal Aviation Administration. This temporary flight restriction, encompassing El Paso and nearby Santa Teresa, New Mexico, commenced early Wednesday and is slated to conclude on February 21st. The restricted airspace is designated as national defense airspace, with protocols allowing for the use of deadly force against aircraft posing an imminent security threat.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the lifting of all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports, effective Monday at 6 a.m. EST. These restrictions, in place since November 7th, were implemented due to safety concerns and staffing shortages at air traffic control facilities during the government shutdown. The FAA’s decision followed a recommendation from a safety team after reviewing safety trends and noting a decline in staffing-related events. While the agency is reviewing reports of non-compliance by carriers during the order, airlines are now permitted to resume their regular flight schedules.
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John Q. Hosedrinker