The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed a 10‑day airspace closure around El Paso International Airport in Texas, grounding all commercial, cargo, and general aviation flights from late Tuesday, February 10 through to next Friday, February 20. The FAA cited unspecified “special security reasons” for the temporary flight restrictions, noting that it does not affect Mexican airspace.
The extended closure is expected to cause major disruptions due to El Paso’s size and economic importance – the city serves as a critical hub for cross‑border commerce with neighboring Ciudad Juárez in Mexico.
Resource: AP News
