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F-16 Jets Intercept Two Aircraft Violating No-Fly Zone Near Mar-a-Lago

Military officials report over 20 airspace breaches near Trump's Florida estate since January inauguration.

President Donald Trump waves from his limousine as he arrives at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, March 8, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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An airplane flies over the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, in this archive picture from December 2016.
Donald Trump arrives for a press conference with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) at Mr. Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on April 12, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida.

Overview

  • Two civilian aircraft violated the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) near Mar-a-Lago over the weekend, prompting NORAD to dispatch F-16 fighter jets for interception.
  • The incidents occurred on Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon while President Trump was at his Palm Beach residence and golf course.
  • Flares were deployed by the fighter jets during both interceptions to gain the pilots' attention and safely escort the aircraft out of restricted airspace.
  • NORAD officials emphasized the growing frequency of TFR violations, attributing them to civilian pilots failing to check FAA Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) before flying.
  • Since January 20, 2025, NORAD has responded to over 20 airspace breaches near Mar-a-Lago, raising concerns about adherence to flight safety protocols.