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The United States suspends flights at El Paso Airport in Texas “for special security reasons.”

On Wednesday, the US Federal Aviation Administration suspended all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas, located on the border, for “special security reasons,” the nature of which was not explained.

Source: France 24February 11, 2026 at 11:55 AM

The United States suspends flights at El Paso Airport in Texas “for special security reasons.”

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Published on: 02/11/2026 - 12:55

Due to “special security considerations,” the US Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that it had suspended all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas, located on the border with Mexico.

El Paso Airport confirmed the news in a post on Instagram, saying that all flights to and from the airport have been suspended. The administration did not clarify the nature of the “security reasons.” She said that the temporary restrictions will remain in effect until February 21.