US EditionFAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions
The FAA issued 60-day advisories for U.S. flights over Mexico, Central and South America due to risks from military actions and GPS interference affecting navigation.
- On Jan. 16, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration issued Notices to Airmen covering airspace over Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador and the eastern Pacific Ocean for 60 days, warning U.S. operators of possible military activities and navigation-system interference.
- Following a Jan. 3 U.S. special forces operation, the FAA warnings come after nearly four months of U.S. military strikes against boats, including 35 known strikes and at least 115 deaths, the administration said.
- FAA notices specify a risk of GNSS interference, noting hazards at all altitudes including arrival and departure phases, and naming Bogota, Guayaquil, and Mazatlán Oceanic Flight Regions.
- The Pentagon referred queries to the FAA while United Airlines and major U.S. carriers said they are monitoring; earlier flight curbs stranded thousands, and Mexico's aviation authorities said the advisory imposes no restrictions.
- A stepped-up U.S. military presence, including 12 warships in Caribbean waters, follows President Donald Trump's Fox News statement, `We are going to start now hitting land, with regard to the cartels. The cartels are running Mexico,` and recent JetBlue near-miss incidents.
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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…
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FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific, citing ‘military activities’
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, citing “military activities” and possible satellite navigation interference. The warning was issued in a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) issued by the FAA. They say, “Potential risks exist for aircraft at all altitudes, including during overfligh…
FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific, citing
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, citing “military activities” and possible satellite navigation interference. The warning was issued in a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) issued by the FAA. They say, “Potential risks exist for aircraft at all altitudes, including during overfligh…
FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific, citing 'military activities'
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, citing “military activities” and possible satellite navigation interference.The warning was issued in a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) issued by the FAA. They say, “Potential risks exist for aircraft at all altitudes, including during overflight…
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