Feb. 13, 2026
Texas Congressman Warns of Growing Drone Threat to Airports Nationwide
Rep. Tony Gonzales says the U.S. must act quickly to give airports the ability to shoot down drones with lasers
Feb. 13, 2026
El Paso Airport Airspace Closed Over Drone Concerns, Then Reopened
Temporary shutdown highlights tensions between FAA and military over counter-drone technology testing
Feb. 13, 2026
US Laser System Mistakenly Fired at Balloons Near El Paso Airport
Incident prompts criticism over lack of coordination between federal agencies
Feb. 12, 2026
El Paso Airport Closed After Anti-Drone Laser Deployment
Concerns over potential threats to commercial airliners led to a temporary airspace shutdown.
Feb. 12, 2026
El Paso Airspace Shutdown Linked to Pentagon-FAA Dispute
Conflicting explanations given for closing Texas airspace, which was rescinded hours later
Feb. 12, 2026
Pentagon Allowed CBP to Use Anti-Drone Laser Before El Paso Airspace Closure
FAA later reduced airspace closure to just a few hours after initial 10-day shutdown
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Abruptly Grounds All El Paso Flights for 10 Days
Unprecedented lockdown for 'special security reasons' leaves officials, travelers without answers
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Halts El Paso Flights for 10 Days Citing 'Special Security Reasons'
Temporary flight restrictions prohibit all aircraft operations in the area.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
No flights allowed to or from the airport due to 'special security reasons'
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airspace Closure Sparks Confusion
Conflicting reports on the cause of the sudden shutdown of airspace over the Texas city
Feb. 11, 2026
Pentagon-FAA Dispute Over Laser Test Leads to Sudden El Paso Airspace Closure
The temporary shutdown, initially announced for 10 days but lifted after just a few hours, stemmed from the Pentagon's plans to test a laser to shoot down cartel drones.
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airport Flights Blocked Amid Border Security Concerns
Ten-day airspace closure raises questions about military operations and potential cartel activity near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airspace Briefly Closed Amid Drone Incursion
Federal agencies' messaging showed 'breakdown' in communication, says former Army intelligence expert.
Feb. 11, 2026
Pentagon Shoots Down Party Balloon, Causing El Paso Airport Chaos
Airspace closure disrupted flights, including medical evacuations, due to disagreement between FAA and military over new anti-drone tech
Feb. 11, 2026
Airspace Closure Followed Dispute Over Drone Tests and Balloon Shootdown
Pentagon and FAA clashed over military technology use near El Paso airport
Feb. 11, 2026
Trump Administration Official: Mexican Cartel Drones Prompted El Paso Airspace Closure
US Military Disabled the Drones, According to the Official
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Closes El Paso Airspace Due to Military Operations
Airspace restriction lifted after military could not assure civilian flight safety
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Closes El Paso Airspace For 10 Days For Unspecified 'Special Security Reasons'
Flights to and from the airport have been halted under temporary flight restrictions imposed by the FAA.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Closes Airspace Over El Paso for 10 Days
Travelers advised to reschedule flights or seek alternative transportation
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Reopens El Paso Airspace After Brief Closure
Airspace closure initially blamed on Mexican cartel drone activity
