NORAD Responds to Multiple Airspace Violations Over Bedminster, New Jersey

This incident marked the beginning of a series of violations, with two additional intercepts later that day, bringing the total to 11 unauthorized incursions over the weekend.

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — On July 7, 2025, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) aircraft intercepted a general aviation aircraft violating Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey.

This incident marked the beginning of a series of violations, with two additional intercepts later that day, bringing the total to 11 unauthorized incursions over the weekend.

NORAD aircraft safely escorted each violating aircraft out of the restricted area, highlighting a concerning trend of non-compliance among civil aviators. The restricted airspace, critical for flight safety, national security, and the protection of the President, underscores the urgency of adhering to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) protocols.

Details of the Incidents