Key facts
- The FAA is proposing special flight rules near Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida.
- The restrictions are due to security concerns about President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.
- The proposed flight restrictions cover a one-nautical-mile radius and up to 2,000 feet around Mar-a-Lago.
- The U.S. Secret Service requested the restrictions citing adverse threat intelligence.
- Permanent 24/7 flight restrictions within a one-nautical-mile radius of Mar-a-Lago were implemented on October 20.
- Additional restrictions expand the no-fly zone to a 10-nautical-mile radius when Trump is in residence.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed special flight rules near Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, citing security concerns related to President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. The proposed restrictions would apply to a one-nautical-mile radius and up to 2,000 feet around the property.
The U.S. Secret Service requested these measures, citing adverse threat intelligence and the need to mitigate risks posed by unauthorized aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems. These proposed rules are intended to significantly increase security capabilities.
Permanent flight restrictions have since been implemented, establishing a 24/7 no-fly zone within a one-nautical-mile radius of Mar-a-Lago, regardless of whether President Trump is present. This change, effective October 20, alters air traffic patterns near Palm Beach International Airport. When Trump is in residence, additional temporary flight restrictions expand the no-fly zone to a 10-nautical-mile radius around the airport, affecting general aviation and drone operations.