"The shutdown, which halted all traffic in and out of El Paso and neighboring Santa Teresa, New Mexico, had initially been reported as planned to run from 11.30 p.m. on February 10 through 11:30 p.m. on February 20. The unprecedented airspace shutdown, the likes of which have not been seen since the September 11 terror attacks, triggered confusion among airlines, local officials, and travelers."
"He added that the official did not explain why the initial order was a 10-day closure. Haake's report came moments after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted its restriction that had grounded all aircraft late Tuesday night: The temporary closure of airspace over El Paso has been lifted. There is no threat to commercial aviation. All flights will resume as normal."
An administration official revealed that Mexican cartel drones breached U.S. airspace over El Paso and were disabled by the U.S. military. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a temporary flight restriction after determining there was no threat to commercial aviation. The shutdown halted all traffic in and out of El Paso and neighboring Santa Teresa, New Mexico, after being initially scheduled for 11:30 p.m. on February 10 through 11:30 p.m. on February 20. Military operations from Biggs Army Airfield at Fort Bliss prompted the ban after the Department of War could not assure the safety of civilian aircraft. The closure created confusion among airlines, local officials, and travelers.
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