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FAA Lifts El Paso Airspace Closure After Drone Confusion

2/14/2026

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The Federal Aviation Administration closed airspace over El Paso, Texas for 10 days after a perceived cartel drone threat.
Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's security chief, contacted U.S. officials after the closure.
U.S. officials later said the closure related to a counter-drone laser test, not an imminent raid.
Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar said the drone activity was not a threat, and the FAA lifted the restriction.

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The Federal Aviation Administration closed airspace over El Paso, Texas for 10 days after a perceived cartel drone threat.
Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's security chief, contacted U.S. officials after the closure.
U.S. officials later said the closure related to a counter-drone laser test, not an imminent raid.
Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar said the drone activity was not a threat, and the FAA lifted the restriction.