US EditionFAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions
- On January 16, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration issued urgent Notices to Airmen warning operators over Mexico, Central America, Ecuador, Colombia and the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- After recent U.S. military buildup and strikes, regional tensions rose amid nearly four months of U.S. military strikes and a January 3 operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan president.
- FAA notices describe risks to GNSS navigation at all flight altitudes and phases, while Mexico's aviation authorities said the advisory is preventive and applies only to U.S. operators.
- Travelers should check with airlines for updates, as major U.S. carriers monitor guidance and review routes to avoid hazards after earlier FAA restrictions caused cancellations.
- Coordination among aviation agencies could produce further guidance during the 60-day notice, as regional civil aviation authorities work with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford through March 17.
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FAA warns about flying in Central, South America and eastern Pacific, citing possible ‘military activities’
The FAA warns pilots flying over the eastern Pacific near Mexico, Central America and South America about possible military activities and satellite navigation interference.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued five warnings this Friday warning U.S. air operators of a “potentially dangerous situation” in air spaces over the Pacific, ranging from Mexico to Ecuador, passing through Colombia and Central America, “due to military activities” and possible interference with navigation systems. The notifications, which will be in force 60 days (until March) recommend companies and pilots to extreme precaut…
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has called on U.S. airlines to "precaution" by flying over areas of the airspace of countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and other Central American states due to the danger posed by "military activities.""U.S. operators are advised to require caution when operating in maritime zones over the Pacific Ocean in the Central American Flight Information Region (MHTG) due to military activities and …
Due to military activity and possible disruptions to navigation systems, US airlines are expected to be cautious on flights in the region across the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California.
The FAA has issued a series of warnings to pilots, urging them to exercise increased caution when flying over parts of the Pacific Ocean near Latin America.
The US president has previously threatened to attack drug cartels in Mexico. The aviation authority is now issuing a warning.
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