Fighter jets scrambled to intercept a civilian aircraft on Sunday after it entered restricted airspace over Trump’s Bedminster retreat.
The pilot entered a temporary flight restricted (TFR) area around 12:50 p.m. ET, as confirmed by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
The civilian aircraft was escorted out of the area by NORAD aircraft after using flares to draw the pilot’s attention.
NORAD reported this was the second interception of the day, mentioning another aircraft had breached the TFR area. Altogether, there were five unauthorized violations over the weekend.
Bryson DeChambeau, captain of Crushers GC, was seen engaging with former President Donald Trump at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster during the pro-am event on July 28, 2022, in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Image credit: Jonathan Ferrey/LIV Golf via Getty Images)
NORAD has stressed during previous instances how important it is for North American flight safety for pilots to avoid violating TFR.
NORAD emphasized the necessity for all pilots to be informed about changes to restricted airspace by reviewing updates to FAA NOTAMs that could affect their flight routes and operations. Complying with FAA restricted airspace rules is obligatory, no matter the location, type of aircraft, or crew involved.
The president’s itinerary indicated Trump was away at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster on Sunday, with plans to return to the White House later that evening.
