Why did the FAA suddenly shut down airspace over El Paso International Airport in February 2026? Officials cited cartel drones, laser testing, and even a balloon — but the timeline raises questions. In this episode of All Things Unexplained, we break down what happened, what was reported, and what it could mean. Watch to the end for insight from Dreamland Resort’s Joerg Arnu — and don’t forget to subscribe and comment to enter our giveaways.
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Source KOB: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/southeast-new-mexico/faa-imposes-then-lifts-10-day-restriction-on-airspace-around-el-paso/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Source Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2026/02/11/faa-el-paso-close-reopen-airspace-cartel-drones/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Source WTOP: https://wtop.com/national/2026/02/the-latest-faa-lifts-temporary-closure-of-airspace-over-el-paso-texas/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Source People: https://people.com/trump-administration-says-sudden-closure-of-texas-air-space-was-to-neutralize-a-cartel-drone-incursion-as-flight-ban-is-lifted-11904486?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Source The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/11/faa-close-airspace-el-paso-texas-airport?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Source The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/policy/878108/el-paso-airspace-closure-cbp-anti-drone-laser?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Source MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/cbp-shot-down-party-balloons-with-anti-drone-tech-before-faa-closed-el-paso-airspace-sources-say/ar-AA1WenCP
Source from X: https://x.com/cortex_zero/status/2021990087433551942?s=46&t=izHt1HXLezz3ZiLUzw3juA
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