A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew conducts a pre-flight checks, July 10, 2025, at the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport in Kerrville, Texas. The aircrew was relieved another to maintain a continuous asset presence in the wake of the catastrophic flash flooding near Kerrville. [Credit: U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Carmen Caver]
Key Takeaways:
NORAD intercepted a civilian aircraft illegally flying in restricted airspace over Kerr County, Texas.
The airspace was closed due to ongoing search and rescue operations following catastrophic floods, a restriction that coincided with a visit from President Donald Trump.
This incident was one of several temporary flight restriction (TFR) violations reported in the area since the closure.
The airspace restrictions are scheduled to lift on July 19, with prior coordination required for any flights before then.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has intercepted a civilian aircraft illegally flying over Kerr County, Texas.
According to a report by San Antonio’s KENS-TV, a NORAD fighter jet safely escorted the civilian aircraft out of closed airspace above Kerr County on Wednesday evening.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
