EL PASO, TEXAS — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a temporary flight restriction halting all flights to and from El Paso, including commercial, cargo, and general aviation.
The restriction is effective from Feb. 10 at 11:30 p.m. to Feb. 20 at 11:30 p.m.
The FAA’s decision, which also affects the neighboring community of Santa Teresa, N.M., appears to be security-related.
El Paso International Airport staff are awaiting further guidance from the FAA.
Here is a statement on behalf of the El Paso International Airport:
“The FAA, on short notice, issued a temporary flight restriction halting all flights to and from El Paso and our neighboring community, Santa Teresa, NM. The restriction prohibits all aircraft operations (including commercial, cargo and general aviation) and is effective from February 10 at 11:30 PM (MST) to February 20 at 11:30PM (MST). Airport staff has reached out to the FAA, and we are pending additional guidance. In the meanwhile, commercial airlines operating out of El Paso are being informed of the restriction, which appears to be security related. Travelers are encouraged to contact their airlines to get the latest information on their flight status.”
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Travelers are advised to contact their airlines for the most up-to-date flight status information.
