US official says closing El Paso airport was not mistake, will brief Congress
US official says closing El Paso airport was not mistake, will brief Congress
ReutersFri, February 20, 2026 at 8:02 PM UTC
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FILE PHOTO: Passengers carry their luggage at El Paso International Airport after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its temporary closure of the airspace over El Paso, in El Paso, Texas, U.S., February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/File Photo
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday it was not a mistake to close the airport in El Paso, Texas last week and said next week the department would brief lawmakers who have raised significant concerns about the decision.
The Federal Aviation Administration initially said it was closing the El Paso airport for 10 days before reversing course within hours.
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Reuters and other outlets reported the FAA closed the airspace because of concerns about a military laser-based anti-drone system. Asked if his social media post about the incident was wrong, Duffy said: "I use the information that I get."
(Reporting by David Shepardson)
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