From Fox News: Fighter jets scrambled to intercept a civilian aircraft on Sunday after it entered restricted airspace over Trump’s Bedminster retreat.
The pilot flew into a temporary flight restriction (TFR) zone at about 12:50 p.m. ET, according to a statement from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
The civilian aircraft was escorted out of the area by NORAD aircraft after using flares to draw the pilot’s attention.
NORAD said the intercept was the second of the day, noting that another aircraft had entered the TFR zone. In total, there were five unauthorized incursions over the weekend.
NORAD shared the following details in a press release Sunday:
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) fighter aircraft intercepted a second general aviation aircraft that violated Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, at approximately 12:50 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The civilian aircraft was safely escorted out of the area by NORAD aircraft after the use of flares to draw the pilot’s attention.
This intercept was preceded by one separate TFR violation earlier in the day, bringing the total to five unauthorized incursions over the course of the weekend.
The civilian aircraft violated the TFR at approximately 12:50 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The civilian aircraft was safely escorted out of the area by NORAD aircraft.
The flares – which may have been visible to the public – are employed with the highest regard for the safety of the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground. Flares burn out quickly and completely and there is no danger to the people on the ground when dispensed.
General aviation pilots are reminded to verify all Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and Fly Informed before every flight; in the instance of the Bedminster, New Jersey region, specifically FAA NOTAMs 9839, 9840, 9841 and 9842.
Once more, a strong reminder to pilots to read #FAA NOTAMs when preparing for and conducting all flights. Specifically for the Bedminster, New Jersey area. Fly informed. Fly safe.https://t.co/yYiZgBrhM1
— North American Aerospace Defense Command (@NORADCommand) August 3, 2025
A reminder to all pilots to read your NOTAMs and pay particular attention to restricted airspace.https://t.co/hs8lGYjSiU
— North American Aerospace Defense Command (@NORADCommand) August 4, 2025
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