FAA lifts closure of airspace over El Paso that had been enacted for 'special security reasons'

Feb 11, 2026 - 19:00
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FAA lifts closure of airspace over El Paso that had been enacted for 'special security reasons'
An airplane that has a Southwest decal on the side is shown on the tarmac with mountains visible in the background.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has called down a notice to halt all flights to and from El ​Paso International Airport in Texas ​for "special security reasons" just hours after it was issued.