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Fighters intercept at least three aircraft according to Bedminster, New Jersey, breach of Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) airspace North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
One plane was intercepted in the morning and two other planes were intercepted later that day, and Nollard said a total of 11 unauthorized aircraft invaded the TFR airspace over the weekend.
A civilian aircraft violated the TFR at around 10:30 a.m. Sunday and was safely accompanied by Norard aircraft to the area.
“Norard and (FAA) aim to ensure the safety of the US sky and keep a close eye on it Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) To ensure flight safety, national security and the president’s safety,” said Gregory Guillot, Commander, Norad and US Northern Command. “The TFR program is mandatory, with the excessive number of TFR violations this weekend indicating that some civilian pilots did not read the notices of Airmen or Notam and then each flight before each flight, before the FAA’s request. ”
Nollard said on the weekend of July 4, 2025, 11 civil aircraft were encountered in temporary flight restricted airspace. (Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Guillot said NORAD armed fighters intercepted and guided the aircraft from the TFR.
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“If the pilot of the aircraft happens to find himself intercepted by a fighter or helicopter, they should immediately appear at a frequency of 121.5 or 243.0 and turn around to reverse the route until they receive additional instructions on one of the frequencies.”
In another example Saturday, an aircraft safely escorted from TFR airspace before 2:40 pm, after using standard “headbutt” maneuvers to draw pilots’ attention.
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President Donald Trump spent a weekend at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey on July 4, 2025. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Maneuvering involves a military jet flying directly in front of a civilian aircraft, close but safe distances to signal the pilot intuitively but safely to follow or change the route.
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“It is crucial for North American flight safety and avoid temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) are avoided,” Nollard said in a message to the pilot. “All pilots must be familiar with the updates to restricted airspace, including review of new and existing FAAs,” he said. Notams (notify the pilot) This can affect their flight plans and activities. Regardless of geographical area, airframe or crew, FAA restricted airspace protocols must be followed. ”
Jasmine Baehr of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.
