El Paso airspace closure due to use of U . S . military anti - drone technology

The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed the airspace around El Paso, only to reopen it hours later.

Source kccu.org AI Summary Updated February 12, 2026

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The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed the airspace around El Paso, only to reopen it hours later. The bizarre episode pointed to a lack of coordination between the FAA and the Pentagon.

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