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Fighter jet intercepts aircraft flying over Camp David’s restricted airspace
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A NORAD F-16 fighter jet intercepted a general aviation aircraft that violated the restricted airspace over Camp David on Saturday morning, where President Trump was staying.
- The First Air Force confirmed the incident on social media, noting that flares were deployed during the intercept to communicate with the intruding pilot.
- Camp David has a permanent no-fly zone, with additional temporary flight restrictions enforced when the president is present.
- NORAD safely escorted the aircraft away and emphasized that the flares used are safe, burn out quickly, and pose no danger to the public.
- Authorities reminded pilots to check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for current flight restriction information before takeoff.
