US Fighter Jets Scrambled After Civilian Aircraft Violates No-Fly Zone Over Trump's Golf Club

Last Updated:August 04, 2025, 08:48 IST

US fighter jets were scrambled after a civilian aircraft breached the no-fly zone above Donald Trump's golf club in New Jersey.

Civilian flight violates airspace over Trump's golf club (Reuters File Image)

US fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a civilian airplane after it entered the restricted airspace over President Donald Trump’s golf club in New Jersey, according to a local media report.

The incident took place at around 12.50 pm (local time), when the pilot flew into a temporary flight restriction (TFR) zone over Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, a statement from the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) said, Fox News reported.

The civilian aircraft was escorted out of the area by military jets after using flares to draw the pilot’s attention.

This was the second such interception of the day, NORAD said, adding that another aircraft had entered the restriction zone. There were five unauthorised incursions over the weekend, Fox News reported.

In the second incident, NORAD said that flares were used, which people on the ground might have seen. NORAD explained that flares are used very carefully to keep both the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground safe. The flares burn out quickly and completely, so they don’t pose any danger to people below.

“General aviation pilots are reminded to verify all Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and Fly Informed before every flight; in the instance of the Bedminster, New Jersey region, specifically FAA NOTAMs 9839, 9840, 9841 and 9842," NORAD said.

Trump was at the club at the time the incident took place, according to his public schedule.

The White House has not issued any statement on the incident yet.

Such instances have been reported in the past as well. In July, NORAD stopped five planes in a day over Bedminster. A similar incident was also reported near Mar-a-Lago in Florida in March.

NORAD has often emphasized how important it is for flight safety in North America that pilots avoid entering restricted airspace.

“All pilots must familiarise themselves with updates to restricted airspace, including reviewing new and existing FAA NOTAMs that impact their flight plans and activities. Adhering to FAA restricted airspace protocols is mandatory, regardless of geographical region, airframe, or aircrew," NORAD said.

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