FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
3 months ago
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- FAA closes airspace around El Paso International Airport for 10 days due to 'special security reasons'.
- All flights (commercial, cargo, general aviation) grounded from late Tuesday through Feb. 20.
- Travelers advised to contact airlines for updated flight information.
- Closure expected to cause significant disruptions in the El Paso metro area (population ~700,000).
- El Paso is a key cross-border commerce hub with Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
- Airport serves as a gateway to west Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Mexico.
- Major airlines like Southwest, United, American, and Delta operate at the airport.