Overview

• On August 3, NORAD dispatched F-16 jets two times to intercept aircraft that violated the Bedminster TFR.
• One intercept included firing safety flares to alert the pilot and guide the civilian plane out of the restricted zone.
• Those actions followed five unauthorized incursions into the Bedminster airspace across the weekend.
• NORAD affirmed that its safety flares burn out quickly and pose no danger to people on the ground.
• Officials stressed that all general aviation pilots must verify FAA NOTAMs before each flight to prevent further breaches.