FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 11, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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The FAA has closed the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights from late Tuesday through late February 20th. The closure affects all commercial, cargo, and general aviation flights to and from the airport. The FAA cited "special security reasons" for the temporary flight restrictions, but provided no further details. The closure does not include Mexican airspace. The airport, which serves as a gateway to West Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Northern Mexico, advises travelers to contact their airlines for flight information. The shutdown is expected to cause significant disruptions in the El Paso metropolitan area, a major hub for cross-border commerce.

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Delta Air Lines 40% United States of America 40% Southwest Airlines 40% United Airlines 40% American Airlines 40% Texas 50% Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ×260% El Paso ×280% El Paso International Airport 80%

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El Paso International Airport

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