FAA Grounds All El Paso Flights for 10 Days
February 11, 2026·13 days ago·via The New York Times
The FAA has slammed the brakes on all flights into and out of El Paso International Airport through February 20, grounding commercial, cargo, and general aviation for "special security reasons" with zero details released. This sudden 10-day lockdown, kicking off late February 10, also hits nearby Santa Teresa, New Mexico, leaving travelers scrambling and businesses in the border city high and dry.
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