India, Feb. 11 -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiated a ten-day airspace shutdown over El Paso, Texas, and southern New Mexico to address special security needs, which required them to take this action. The restriction extends to El Paso International Airport, which now prohibits all flight operations for incoming and outgoing aircraft.

The temporary flight restriction (TFR) began on February 10 at 11:30 p.m. (MST) and will remain active until February 20 at 11:30 p.m. (MST).

All Flights Grounded

The flight prohibition extends to all commercial, cargo, and general aviation operations. El Paso International Airport confirmed to KFOX14 that the FAA issued its order without warning, which affected both El Paso and Santa Te...