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FAA-Pentagon dispute over drone-related tests led to El Paso airspace closure, sources say

February 11, 2026 at 11:16 PM
By CBS News

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Overnight, officials announced a 10-day-closure of the airspace over El Paso, Texas, because of "special security reasons," but flights were allowed to resume as normal just hours later. Sources tell CBS News that the disruption was actually because of a disagreement between the FAA and the Pentagon over drone-related tests. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.

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Overnight, officials announced a 10-day-closure of the airspace over El Paso, Texas, because of "special security reasons," but flights were allowed to resume as normal just hours later. Sources tell CBS News that the disruption was actually because of a disagreement between the FAA and the Pentagon over drone-related tests. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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Overnight, officials announced a 10-day-closure of the airspace over El Paso, Texas, because of "special security reasons," but flights were allowed to resume as normal just hours later. Sources tell CBS News that the disruption was actually because of a disagreement between the FAA and the Pentagon over drone-related tests. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.

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