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NORAD F-16s intercept aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster golf club
foxnews.com • • nation
Key Points:
- NORAD F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey, after they violated temporary flight restrictions in the area where President Trump was spending the weekend.
- The restricted airspace was established due to Trump's presence at his golf club during the LIV Golf New York tournament, with NORAD enforcing FAA-established flight restrictions.
- The intercepted aircraft were safely escorted out of the restricted zone, and officials reminded pilots to check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) before every flight to avoid similar incidents.
- NORAD emphasized that pilots intercepted should switch radio frequencies to 121.5 or 243.0 and reverse course until further instructions are received.
- Temporary flight restrictions are commonly used for presidential movements, major events, and national security purposes, supported by both airborne and ground-based defense assets.
