FAA Warns Pilots: Avoid Venezuelan Airspace Amid Rising US Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration has escalated warnings regarding Venezuelan airspace, issuing a formal notice to airmen (NOTAM) that will remain in effect through February 19, 2026. The advisory cites a deteriorating security environment marked by heightened military activity, global navigation satellite system (GNSS) interference, and potential threats to civil aircraft operating at all altitudes. The timing of the FAA’s November 21 warning coincides with reported plans by senior US officials indicating the Trump administration intends to launch a new operational phase targeting Venezuela’s government in the coming days. According to these officials, the expanded effort may include covert activities alongside existing military deployments, representing a notable shift in Washington’s approach toward the Nicolás Maduro regime.