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A surprise airspace shutdown over El Paso on Feb. 15, 2026, caused major disruptions due to an uncoordinated Pentagon anti-drone laser test, raising concerns over interagency communication and safety.
A sudden, unannounced airspace shutdown over El Paso on February 15, 2026, caused major travel disruptions and was described by officials as the most significant since 9/11.
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop hours later without prior notice.
Reports indicate the closure likely stemmed from an uncoordinated test of a Department of Defense anti-drone laser system, intended to counter increasing drug cartel drone activity along the southern border.
The laser, previously tested on Mylar balloons, was accelerated for deployment amid concerns over cartel drones used for surveillance, smuggling, and explosive attacks.
While the White House cited frequent drone incursions as justification, the incident raised alarms over interagency communication and the risks of uncoordinated security tests.
Un cierre sorpresivo del espacio aéreo sobre El Paso el 15 de febrero de 2026 causó grandes interrupciones debido a una prueba láser anti-drones no coordinada del Pentágono, lo que generó preocupaciones sobre la comunicación y la seguridad entre agencias.