Fighter jets intercepted multiple unauthorized aircraft in restricted airspace near Trump National Golf Club over a weekend, marking the 11th incident. F-16s from NORAD directed small private planes away from the location, using headbutt maneuvers to get the pilots' attention. NORAD emphasized the importance of adhering to Temporary Flight Restrictions for safety and national security. Pilots intercepting should switch to designated frequencies and reverse course until further instructions are given. The recent events highlight ongoing concerns regarding airspace security in the vicinity.
NORAD and the FAA aim to keep the skies over America safe, with close attention paid to areas with Temporary Flight Restrictions to ensure flight safety, national security, and the security of the President.
Fighter jets used what are known as 'headbutt' maneuvers to get the attention of the civilian pilots during some of the interceptions this weekend.
Should the pilot of an aircraft happen to find itself intercepted by either fighters or helicopters, they should immediately come up on frequency 121.5 or 243.0 and turn around to reverse course until receiving additional instructions.
The weekend's incursions over the Bedminster airspace are just the latest in recent weeks, and NORAD has advised local pilots to thoroughly check local restrictions before taking to the air.
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