El Paso Airspace CLOSED in the U.S. — Captain Steeeve Reacts
February 11, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe FAA suddenly shut down airspace over El Paso, Texas — grounding commercial, cargo, and even medevac flights — after what officials described as a cartel drone incursion near the border.
In this episode, Captain Steeeve breaks down what pilots were likely hearing, what “national defense airspace” actually means, and why the FAA doesn’t take chances when unknown drones enter controlled airspace.
We’ll look at how a situation like this unfolds from the cockpit perspective — from sudden NOTAMs to ATC coordination — and why shutting down an entire region may be the safest option when counter-drone operations are underway.
Officials later said the threat had been neutralized and flights resumed, but the event raises big questions about drones, border security, and the future of aviation safety.
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