All flights at El Paso International Airport (ELP) and surrounding areas are grounded from 11:30 p.m. MST on Feb. 10 through Feb. 20, 2026, due to a 10-day Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for security reasons. The restriction prohibits all commercial, cargo, and general aviation within a 10-mile radius, including parts of New Mexico.
Key Restrictions and Details (As of Feb. 11, 2026):
Total Ground Stop: No incoming or outgoing flights are permitted, covering ELP and Santa Teresa, NM.
Duration: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice is in effect for 10 days, ending late on Feb. 20.
Scope: The TFR covers a 10-mile radius.
Exceptions: The restriction does not apply to aircraft flying above 18,000 feet.
Security Measures: The airspace is designated as national defense airspace, and the FAA warns that deadly force may be used against non-compliant aircraft.
Impact: Travelers are advised to contact their airlines directly for rebooking and status updates.
10 days you say?
All flights at El Paso International Airport (ELP) and surrounding areas are grounded from 11:30 p.m. MST on Feb. 10 through Feb. 20, 2026, due to a 10-day Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for security reasons. The restriction prohibits all commercial, cargo, and general aviation within a 10-mile radius, including parts of New Mexico. Key Restrictions and Details (As of Feb. 11, 2026): Total Ground Stop: No incoming or outgoing flights are permitted, covering ELP and Santa Teresa, NM. Duration: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice is in effect for 10 days, ending late on Feb. 20. Scope: The TFR covers a 10-mile radius. Exceptions: The restriction does not apply to aircraft flying above 18,000 feet. Security Measures: The airspace is designated as national defense airspace, and the FAA warns that deadly force may be used against non-compliant aircraft. Impact: Travelers are advised to contact their airlines directly for rebooking and status updates.