El Paso International Airport

El Paso International Airport (ELP), a key transportation hub in Texas near the US-Mexico border, became newsworthy due to a sudden and temporary airspace closure. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially announced a 10-day closure of the airspace around the airport, citing "special security reasons" without providing specific details. This action grounded all flights to and from ELP. The closure sparked concern and speculation. However, the FAA quickly reversed its decision, reopening the airspace within hours. The FAA stated that there was no threat to commercial aviation. Reports indicate the initial closure was related to a drone incursion over El Paso, with the Department of Defense taking action to disable the drones. The incident highlights the ongoing security concerns and airspace management challenges along the US-Mexico border.