
El Paso Airspace Closed for National Security Reasons
All flights to and from El Paso International Airport and Santa Teresa, New Mexico airspace are grounded for 10 days due to national defense concerns.

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All flights to and from El Paso International Airport and Santa Teresa, New Mexico airspace are grounded for 10 days due to national defense concerns.

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