Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Closure of El Paso Airspace

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: “The highly consequential decision by the FAA to shut down the El Paso Airport for 10 days is unprecedented and resulted in significant concern in the community. From what my office and I have been able to gather overnight and early this morning, there is no immediate threat to the community or surrounding areas. "There was no advance notice provided to my office, the City of El Paso, or anyone involved in airport operations. "We have urged the FAA to immediately lift the Temporary Flight Restrictions placed on the El Paso area. "I will continue to make information public as I learn it." # # #