US closes airspace over Texas border town for 10 days for 'special security reasons'
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has closed the airspace over El Paso, Texas, for 10 days due to special security reasons. The closure affects flights at El Paso International Airport and spans a radius that includes parts of southern New Mexico. Local authorities were not informed in advance about the reason for this extended airspace restriction.Key Facts
- The FAA closed airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days starting from 11:30 pm on Tuesday (0630 GMT Wednesday).
- The closure affects all flights at El Paso International Airport, including commercial and cargo.
- The airspace restriction covers a 10-mile radius, affecting parts of southern New Mexico and areas west of San Teresa.
- Local authorities, including the City of El Paso government, were not given advance notice or reasons for the closure.
- The FAA stated that the closure is for "special security reasons."
- Long-term airspace closures like this are rare, as previous reductions averaged four-hour closures, now typically two hours.
- El Paso's unique location includes proximity to Mexico's Ciudad Juarez and U.S. military facilities such as Fort Bliss and White Sands Missile Range.
- El Paso International Airport advised travelers to check with airlines for the latest flight updates.
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