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FAA Grounds El Paso Flights Overnight—Then Lifts It Hours Later | Prepper Lessons
Howdy, y’all—The Roaming Prepper here from Midland, Texas. Dinner-time update on a wild one that hit close to home: Late Tuesday night (Feb 10, 2026), the FAA dropped a NOTAM closing airspace over El Paso International Airport for “special security reasons”—grounding ALL flights (commercial, cargo, GA) for what looked like 10 days till Feb 20. Travelers stranded, flights diverted, chaos at the airport. Then early Wednesday (Feb 11), FAA lifts it quick: “No threat to commercial aviation. Flights resume normal.” Official word from Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy and Trump admin: Mexican cartel drones breached U.S. airspace near El Paso/Fort Bliss; military neutralized ‘em fast (electronic warfare/counter-tech). Some reports hint at testing gone sideways or mis-ID’d objects, but point stands—border-area disruptions can hit sudden and hard. This screams prepper lesson: Airports = limited carry-on rules (no big tools/weapons), but you can still layer basics for delays/stranding. Cover snacks/water, spare clothes/toiletries, cash, offline maps, and mindset to pivot—rent a car and drive (Midland-El Paso ~4-5 hrs doable; longer hauls possible too). Don’t wait on “official” fixes. What airport carry-on preps do you swear by? Comment below! MY AFFILIATE LINKS (I may receive products or compensation for some of these items at no additional cost to you) TRP’s Amazon Storefront (under construction) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/theroamingprepper • Check out my book “Defensive Preparedness” on Kindle and Amazon https://amzn.to/4a3M5jS • Readywise Emergency and Pantry Foods https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101244060-15859964 • Palmetto State Armory https://alnk.to/gKRiRIl • JASE Medical https://jasemedical.com/?rstr=4408 • ETA LIVING (Water Filter for CBRN Chems - Use ROAMER15 for 15% discount) http://bit.ly/3mafs0q • Wallaby Mylar Bags (Use ROAMING5 for $5 Off) https://wallabygoods.com/?rfsn=7151050.c9fe38e • 1791 GunLeather https://alnk.to/g3cgWf3 • Bully Sticks (Great Dog Treats - Corgi Approved) https://alnk.to/2Qxrn66 • MIRA Safety CBRN Masks and Products https://alnk.to/9xkeE80 • Nutrient Survival - Survival Foods https://alnk.to/1N2TufW • WolfGang Dog Supplies https://alnk.to/6TARW3a • AceLink Armor for your personal defense https://alnk.to/esXs79E • KRyptec Advanced Camouflage https://alnk.to/fws005N If you’d like to Donate/buy me a Coffee Buy me a Coffee: paypal.me/theroamingprepper (Donations not necessary but always appreciated…please be sure to take care of your needs and the needs of loved ones first…thanks)