Feds end "10-day" closure of El Paso airspace after less than 10 hours
Summary
FAA halted flights into and out of El Paso International Airport for 10 days, later lifting the restriction in under 10 hours with no public explanation. The closure was described as targeting national defense airspace, but local officials and travelers were not notified in advance, raising questions about interagency coordination and government transparency. The incident highlights potential disruption to travel and commerce and the fragility of communications around critical infrastructure decisions.