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El Paso Airport Flights Grounded for Security
11 Feb
Summary
- Flights to and from El Paso International Airport were halted due to security reasons.
- The temporary flight restrictions are in effect until February 21.
- The FAA did not provide specific details regarding the security concerns.
El Paso International Airport in Texas has suspended all inbound and outbound flights for "special security reasons," as announced by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The temporary flight restrictions, which commenced on February 11, 2026, are scheduled to continue until February 21, 2026. These measures impact a radius of approximately 10 nautical miles around the airport, excluding Mexican airspace.
The FAA has not provided further details regarding the specific security concerns prompting this sudden halt in operations. The airport, situated near the U.S. military's Biggs Army Airfield and across the border from Juarez, confirmed the grounding of all flights. Authorities are awaiting additional guidance from the FAA concerning the duration and specifics of these restrictions.
