El Paso Airspace CLOSED For TEN DAYS

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

BREAKING: FAA has closed airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under "national defense airspace" designation, offering no explanation for rare move. The order warns violators could face interception and possible deadly force.

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Conversation between El Paso Tower and Southwest: https://x.com/Vitamvivere/status/2021487318826168384/video/1

SWA 1249: Okay. Ground stop 0630 for how long? ELP Tower: Ten days. SWA 1249: So the airport's totally closed? ELP Tower: Apparently, we just got informed about thirty minutes to an hour ago. SWA 1249: So for TEN DAYS you guys are not open? ELP Tower: Well I mean we'll be here but no air traffic. SWA 1249: Okay! Thanks for that heads-up.

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