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Palm Beach Airport Briefly Grounded Over Communication Scare

3/30/2026

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A security scare at Palm Beach International Airport on March 29, 2026, caused a brief ground stop before President Donald Trump's departure.
Initial reports suggested a possible drone incursion, but the White House clarified that a private plane had lost communication with air traffic control.
The Secret Service confirmed there was no risk to Air Force One or the President's safety.
The FAA reported that normal operations resumed after the ground stop.

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A security scare at Palm Beach International Airport on March 29, 2026, caused a brief ground stop before President Donald Trump's departure.
Initial reports suggested a possible drone incursion, but the White House clarified that a private plane had lost communication with air traffic control.
The Secret Service confirmed there was no risk to Air Force One or the President's safety.
The FAA reported that normal operations resumed after the ground stop.