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TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) fighter aircraft intercepted two general aviation aircraft that violated a NORAD-enforced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) airspace over Norfolk, Virginia, on October 5, 2025.
The first civilian aircraft violated the TFR at approximately 11:55 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. NORAD fighter aircraft safely escorted the aircraft until it landed, after the use of flares to draw the pilot’s attention. The second intercepted aircraft violated the TFR at approximately 12: 30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and was safely escorted out of the area by NORAD fighter aircraft shortly thereafter.
The flares – which may have been visible to the public – are employed with the highest regard for the safety of the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground. Flares burn out quickly and completely and there is no danger to the people on the ground when dispensed.
General aviation pilots are reminded to verify all FAA Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and TFR procedures must be followed.
Pilots can access the most up-to-date information published by the FAA at https://tfr.faa.gov/.
NORAD employs a layered defense network of radars, satellites, and fighter aircraft to identify and respond to potential threats. The identification and monitoring of the civilian aircraft demonstrate how NORAD executes its aerospace warning and control missions for the United States and Canada.
For more information about General Aviation and TFRs visit https://www.norad.mil/General-Aviation/
| Date Taken: | 10.05.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.05.2025 14:20 |
| Story ID: | 549946 |
| Location: | US |
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