Archive · 10 Aug 2026
US F-16s intercept planes near Trump's New Jersey golf club
Some airplanes flew into a special no-fly zone near a place where the President of the United States was staying.
A no-fly zone is a part of the sky where planes are not allowed, so the President can be safe.
Fighter jets called F-16s were sent up to meet the airplanes and guide them away.
There were three airplanes that went into the restricted area.
Two of them were escorted out by the fighter jets.
The third airplane caused a delay, so the President's plane took off about 13 minutes later than planned.
The President was spending the weekend at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
The LIV Golf New York tournament was being held in the area at the same time.
Emergency vehicles and security officers gathered near the runway before the President's plane departed.
Pilots were reminded to check official flight safety notices before every flight so this does not happen again.
NORAD F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions near Bedminster, New Jersey.
A third aircraft triggered an alert as President Donald Trump was preparing to depart, delaying his flight by about 13 minutes.
Emergency SUVs, law enforcement officers, and US Secret Service agents moved into position near the runway before Trump's scheduled 5 pm ET departure.
The intercepted aircraft reestablished communications and became compliant before NORAD intervention was required.
Officials reminded general aviation pilots to check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) before every flight due to the FAA-established restrictions.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, NORAD F-16 fighter jets, US Secret Service agents, and general aviation pilots.
- What
- Three general aviation aircraft violated temporary flight restrictions; two were intercepted by F-16s and a third delayed Trump's departure.
- When
- Over the weekend, with the third incident occurring as Trump prepared to depart around 5 pm ET on Sunday.
- Where
- Near Bedminster, New Jersey, where the four-day LIV Golf New York tournament was being held.
- Why
- The aircraft entered restricted airspace during the President's visit, triggering air-defense and security responses.
- President
- Donald Trump
- Location
- Bedminster, New Jersey
- Aircraft violations
- 3 general aviation aircraft
- Interceptions
- 2 (by NORAD F-16s)
- Departure delay
- About 13 minutes
- Scheduled departure
- Around 5 pm ET
- Enforcement
- FAA-established temporary flight restrictions, enforced by NORAD
- Pilot reminder
- Check NOTAMs before every flight