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FAA Closes Airspace Over El Paso for 10 Days
Travelers advised to reschedule flights or seek alternative transportation
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice closing the airspace over El Paso, Texas and the surrounding area for the next 10 days, citing "special security reasons." The closure applies to all aviation, forcing travelers to either reschedule flights or seek alternative transportation methods such as trains or buses.
Why it matters
The sudden and unexplained closure of the El Paso airspace is highly unusual and raises concerns about potential security threats or other emergency situations in the region. The disruption to air travel could significantly impact businesses, tourism, and residents in the El Paso area.
The details
The FAA has not provided any specific details about the reasons behind the airspace closure, simply stating it is for "special security reasons." Air traffic control chatter has not revealed any additional information, and NBC News was unable to get the full story from officials. The restriction applies to the El Paso International Airport as well as the surrounding airspace.
- The FAA issued the notice closing the airspace over El Paso in the past few hours.
- The airspace closure is in effect for the next 10 days.
The players
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The U.S. government agency responsible for the regulation and oversight of civil aviation.
The takeaway
The sudden and unexplained closure of the El Paso airspace is highly unusual and raises concerns about potential security threats or other emergency situations in the region. The disruption to air travel could significantly impact businesses, tourism, and residents in the El Paso area, underscoring the need for clear communication from authorities about the reasons behind this action.
