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September 1, 2026
FAA Proposes Permanent Airspace Restrictions Near Trump International Airport
- The FAA is proposing permanent flight restrictions around Trump International Airport, initiated by the U.S. Secret Service for national security reasons.
- A Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) would require aircraft below 2,000 feet within one nautical mile to obtain clearance and maintain communication with air traffic control.
- The proposal follows multiple threats against Trump, including a recent plot involving explosive-laden drones.
- Public comments on the proposal are open until October 2.
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- FAA proposes flight restrictions near Trump airport amid Mar-a-Lago security concernsSep 1, 2026 at 3:40 PM · Independent
- FAA proposes shutting down airspace over Mar-a-Lago after Secret Service issues major security warningSep 2, 2026 at 7:47 AM · Independent
- FAA wants to permanently restrict planes over Mar-a-Lago, long a Trump complaintSep 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM · Washington Post
- FAA seeks permanent airspace restrictions near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago as expert warns rules are ‘not good enough’Sep 3, 2026 at 2:03 AM · Fox News