US EditionFAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions
The FAA issued 60-day flight advisories covering Mexico, Central and South America due to military activity and potential GPS interference amid regional tensions after U.S. strikes.
- 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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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.
January 16, 2026 – Mexico City – EFE. The Mexican administration clarified this Friday that the warning issued by the United States aviation authorities about potential risks in Pacific airspace is strictly precautionary in nature. This notification does not entail limitations or alterations in the activities of airlines or those responsible for navigation in national territory. It was stressed that the measure seeks only to raise levels of surv…
US’ FAA warns airlines to ‘potential risks’ in Mexican, South American airspace
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned airlines on Friday to exercise caution when flying over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing the risks of potential military activities and GPS interference. The FAA said it had issued “Notices to Airmen” covering Mexico and Central American countries, as well as Ecuador, Colombia and portions of airspace within the eastern Pacific Ocean. They say: “Potential risks exist f…
US FAA issues 60-day caution over Mexico, Latin American airspace citing military and GPS risks
The Federal Aviation Administration warned airlines to be cautious flying over Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America due to potential military activities and GPS interference
By The Associated Press The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday urged U.S. aircraft operators to “exercise caution” when flying over the eastern Pacific Ocean near Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America because of “military activity” and possible interference with satellite navigation. The FAA issued the warning in a series of Notices to Airmen. These notices state that “potential hazards exist to aircraft at all altitudes, in…
The alert indicates that U.S. military aircraft would be operating without prior notification or with their transponders deactivated in two flight information regions.
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