FAA abruptly halted El Paso flights amid drone threat; how US protects its airspace

US aviation authorities temporarily halted flights to and from El Paso International Airport due to "special security reasons." The restrictions, lasting less than eight hours, were reportedly a response to a cartel drone incursion, though other reports suggest a US military laser test may have triggered the shutdown.

FAA abruptly halted El Paso flights amid drone threat; how US protects its airspace
US aviation authorities temporarily halted flights to and from El Paso International Airport due to "special security reasons." The restrictions, lasting less than eight hours, were reportedly a response to a cartel drone incursion, though other reports suggest a US military laser test may have triggered the shutdown.