Archive · 17 Dec 2025
FAA Warns of Venezuela Security Risks
The FAA, which is like the boss of airplane safety in the U.S., told big airlines to be extra careful when flying over Venezuela.
They said there are big safety problems there that could hurt planes in the air or on the ground.
This is not the first time they've said this, but they think it's getting worse.
So, airlines need to be super careful when flying there.
Meanwhile, President Trump has ordered a blockade of oil tankers in Venezuela, calling the government a terrorist organization.
He says this is because of drug smuggling and other bad things happening there.
The Venezuelan leader, Maduro, says they will defend their country.
The FAA issued a warning to airlines about a worsening security situation in Venezuela.
The warning highlights potential risks to aircraft at all altitudes and phases of flight.
Airlines are urged to exercise caution during overflight, arrival, departure, and ground operations.
The FAA has previously issued similar warnings, indicating a deteriorating security environment.
The notice emphasizes the need for heightened awareness and preparedness for potential threats.
- Who
- U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- What
- Issued a warning to airlines about security risks in Venezuela
- When
- December 16, 2023
- Where
- Venezuela
- Why
- Due to a worsening security situation that could pose risks to aircraft at all altitudes and phases of flight
- Organization
- U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Date
- December 16, 2023
- Location
- Venezuela
- Risk Level
- Worsening security situation
- Affected Phases
- Overflight, arrival, departure, and ground operations
Sources
US FAA warns airlines again of ‘worsening security situation’ when flying over Venezuela
US FAA repeats warning to airlines of ‘worsening security situation’ when flying over Venezuela
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering & leaving Venezuela, labels Maduro regime Foreign Terrorist Org
