Key facts
- NORAD F-16 fighter jets intercepted two aircraft.
- The aircraft violated temporary flight restrictions.
- The restricted airspace was near President Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
- The aircraft were safely escorted out of the restricted airspace.
- The FAA will temporarily pause flight operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- The flight pause is scheduled for August 23.
- The pause supports the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race.
- The event celebrates the 250th birthday of the U.S.
- The event will feature a street race through Washington.
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions. The airspace violation occurred near President Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The two aircraft were safely escorted out of the restricted zone by the fighter jets.
In a separate aviation-related event, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will temporarily pause flight operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This pause is scheduled for August 23 and is in support of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race. The event is designed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States and will include a street race that will take place through Washington.