But an aviation industry official, granted anonymity to discuss the nature of the restriction, told POLITICO that the restriction was put in place because the Defense Department has been using drones and testing some counter-drone technologies — including high-energy lasers — in the airspace, which neighbors Mexico, without sharing critical safety information on such operations with the FAA. (Lasers pose a serious safety hazard that can harm pilots as they land or take off.)…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/11/faa-el-paso-airport-flight-restrictions-lifted-00775627
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