All flights at El Paso International Airport have been grounded for a 10-day period beginning Wednesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration announced, leaving commercial, cargo and private aviation activity paused through Feb. 20.
The FAA said operations were suspended starting Feb. 10 at 11:30 p.m. MST and will remain halted until Feb. 20 at 11:30 p.m. MST, citing security concerns, though detailed public explanations have not been released.
The unprecedented shutdown affects all inbound and outbound flights at the major border-region airport. Travelers with planned departures or arrivals this week and next are urged to contact airlines or carriers directly to confirm schedules.
Airport officials and airline representatives have not provided further information on the nature of the security issue or how it will be resolved.
El Paso International Airport serves as a key transportation hub for West Texas and southern New Mexico, handling thousands of passengers each day. A closure of this duration is highly unusual and is expected to cause significant disruptions for travelers and cargo operations in the region.
