"On February 10, at about 11:30pm (05:30GMT) local time, the FAA stopped all flights to and from El Paso international airport, citing special security reasons. The restriction was initially expected to last for 10 days. The order covered an area of about 16km (almost 10 miles) around El Paso, including the nearby community of Santa Teresa, and was originally set to remain in place until the night of February 20."
"The FAA and the military had planned to discuss the issue at a February 20 meeting, but the army moved ahead without final FAA approval, prompting the agency to halt flights in El Paso, sources said. Here is what we know: On February 10, at about 11:30pm (05:30GMT) local time, the FAA stopped all flights to and from El Paso international airport, citing special security reasons."
FAA stopped all flights to and from El Paso on February 10 around 11:30pm local time, citing special security reasons tied to concerns about a new United States military laser-based anti-drone system. The restriction covered roughly a 16km radius including Santa Teresa and applied to aircraft flying below about 5,500 metres (18,000 feet); planes above that altitude were not expected to be affected. The closure was initially expected to last 10 days but was rescinded in under eight hours after miscommunication between the Pentagon and aviation regulators. Officials linked the action to an incursion by Mexican drug cartel drones and said the threat was neutralized.
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