FAA reopens El Paso airspace after brief "cartel drone" closure

The Federal Aviation Administration has officially reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport after a brief and unexpected security-related shutdown. The reversal comes just hours after the agency announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all commercial, cargo, and general aviation through February 20. The FAA now reports there is no threat to commercial aviation, and flights are resuming. Travelers are still encouraged to contact their airlines for the most up-to-date flight status information.