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NORAD scrambled F-16s to intercept a civilian aircraft that breached the Temporary Flight Restriction around President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach; flares were deployed during the intercept, the plane was escorted out safely, and Air Force One remained secure as Mar-a-Lago airspace remains under tight restrictions.
NORAD F-16s intercepted a general aviation aircraft over Palm Beach, Florida, after it violated a Temporary Flight Restriction on March 29, 2026; the aircraft was escorted out and NORAD dispensed flares for visibility. Pilots should contact 121.5 or 243.0 and turn around until receiving further instructions, and always verify FAA NOTAMs, especially in sensitive regions.
NORAD scrambled F-16s to intercept a civilian aircraft that entered the Mar-a-Lago temporary flight restriction over Palm Beach. The incident, which involved flares to gain the pilot's attention, sparked online drone rumors that officials later said were mistaken. The plane was escorted safely, Air Force One remained secure at PBI, and FAA delays were attributed to volume rather than the security event.