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El Paso Laser Incident Sparks FAA Airspace Shutdown

2/14/2026

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  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the government is addressing communication issues after a laser incident in El Paso, Texas.
  • Customs and Border Protection used an anti-drone laser, causing the FAA to shut down airspace over El Paso for several hours.
  • A source indicated the laser was deployed without FAA coordination.
  • Noem acknowledged the chaos and said agencies are working to improve coordination.