Feb. 11, 2026
Chaos at El Paso Airport as FAA Cancels and Then Resumes Flights
Travelers faced confusion and frustration over the sudden airspace closure and reopening
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Abruptly Closes and Reopens El Paso Airspace, Causing Chaos
The federal agency cited 'special security reasons' for the temporary shutdown, which lasted less than 8 hours before being lifted.
Feb. 11, 2026
I-20 Westbound Closure in Marshall Causes Major Traffic Delays
Incident involving an 18-wheeler forces rerouting and significant backups.
Feb. 11, 2026
All Flights at El Paso Airport Halted for 10 Days Over Security Concerns
The FAA has issued a temporary flight restriction, citing unspecified "special security reasons".
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Reopens El Paso Airport Airspace After Brief Closure
Airspace was temporarily shut down due to drone activity.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Lifts Temporary Closure of Airspace Over El Paso
The shutdown had been expected to cause significant disruptions to flights and travelers.
Feb. 11, 2026
10-Day FAA Flight Restriction Halts El Paso Airport Operations
The temporary flight restriction cites "special security reasons" and applies to all commercial, cargo, and general aviation flights.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Reopens Airspace Over El Paso, Texas, Allowing Flights to Resume
The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted the temporary flight restrictions in the region.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Grounds All Flights to and from El Paso Airport for 10 Days
Restrictions also impact Santa Teresa, New Mexico, but not Mexican airspace
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Grounds All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
Airspace closure cites 'special security reasons' but provides no further details
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airspace Closed for 10 Days Over Security Concerns
FAA imposes rare temporary flight restriction in Texas and New Mexico region.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
Agency cites 'special security reasons' for sweeping suspension of commercial and cargo traffic.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Grounds All Flights in El Paso for 10 Days
Airspace closure raises concerns for travelers and businesses in the region.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Closes El Paso Airspace, Suspends All Flights for 10 Days
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced the closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Grounds All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
Authorities cite 'special security reasons' for the temporary flight restriction.
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Reopens El Paso Airspace After Temporary Closure
No threat to commercial aviation, authorities say
Feb. 11, 2026
All Flights to and From El Paso Airport Halted for 10 Days
FAA cites 'special security reasons' for temporary flight restrictions