US reopens airspace over El Paso after claim of cartel drone infiltration | Donald Trump News
The Trump administration reopened airspace over El Paso, Texas after initially closing it due to an alleged drone incursion from a Mexican cartel. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure was lifted after a brief period and that there is no threat to commercial aviation. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the FAA and the Department of Defense acted swiftly to address the alleged drone incursion, but Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said there is no information about drone use on the border. Some elected officials have expressed skepticism about the administration's claims.
12 FEB 2026
— Al Jazeera
Why was El Paso airspace shut down? Drones, security fears and confusion | US-Mexico Border News
— The Guardian
The FAA lifted a 10-day airspace closure above El Paso, Texas, after conflicting explanations and public outcry regarding potential drone activity.
· THIS STORY — Al Jazeera
The FAA lifted the airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, after a brief period following an alleged cartel drone incursion.
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