The military aircraft we saw last weekend may not be practicing for upcoming airshows. They had enforced flight restrictions on Swass in Palm Beach County for President Donald Trump’s holiday visit.
A spokesman for North American Aerospace Defense Command, or Norad, said on Wednesday that three airspaces of presidential protection spaces were imposed during Trump’s six-day visit to his mansion, Mar Arago, in Palm Beach. I have confirmed that there is a violation. Two occurred on February 15th, and one occurred on February 17th, President’s Day.
The spokesman did not provide details on where the violation was made, but there were reports of fighter jets over Wellington.
What is Nord?
Norad is a joint US-Canadian company that protects North America from airborne threats. They are being asked to enforce airspace restrictions issued by the Federal Aviation Administration prior to scheduled trips to the county by the President.
The limits are above the sky above the Mar-a-Lago and above the diameter spelled by the FAA, known as the VIP’s temporary flight limit. The TFR applies to all aircraft. Therefore, commercial jetliners arriving and departing at Palm Beach International Airport will detour away from Trump’s private clubs in Palm Beach, allowing homes and businesses in the area around PBIA to listen to unusual jet traffic. It will become. I’m used to it.
Norda did not say whether pilots who trespass into the protected space could face penalties. Usually they are simply driven out by military jets.
“It is important to remember that these situations often involve common aviation pilots who are unaware of limited airspace,” a Norad spokesperson wrote in an email to the Palm Beach Post. “Norad’s role is to maintain the FAA TFR and ensure safe escorts for aircraft entering restricted areas.”
Airspace restrictions are not merely supervised by military jets. In addition to fighter jets, Norad said it employs a “layered defense network” of radar and satellites to “quickly identify and respond to potential threats.” The organization has also warned pilots about the security of the president’s airspace.
“We consistently remind AirCrews to eagerly verify all FAA Notams, especially in areas like Mar-a-Lago,” a Norad spokesman said in an email. .
Antonio Fins is the political and business editor for the Palm Beach Post, part of the USA Today Florida Network. You can contact him at afins@pbpost.com. Help us support our journalism. Subscribe today.
