US EditionFAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions
The FAA's 60-day advisory warns of military activity risks and potential GPS navigation interference affecting U.S. flights across Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America.
- 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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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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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…
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