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GPS Failures Disrupt Denver Airport, FAA Issues Warning

12/31/2025

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In December 2025, pilots reported GPS (Global Positioning System) failures while flying into Denver International Airport, forcing use of backup navigation for over 24 hours.
The Federal Aviation Administration warned air traffic in the Denver area.
In October 2022, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport faced a GPS disruption that shut down a runway.
Officials have not disclosed who interfered or why restoration took longer, though Denver's incident was deemed unintentional.

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Story summary

In December 2025, pilots reported GPS (Global Positioning System) failures while flying into Denver International Airport, forcing use of backup navigation for over 24 hours.
The Federal Aviation Administration warned air traffic in the Denver area.
In October 2022, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport faced a GPS disruption that shut down a runway.
Officials have not disclosed who interfered or why restoration took longer, though Denver's incident was deemed unintentional.