NORAD F-16 intercepts aircraft that violated restricted airspace over Camp David with Trump present: officials

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A NORAD F-16 fighter jet intercepted an aircraft that violated restricted airspace over the area of Camp David Saturday morning whilePresident Donald Trumpis spending the weekend there, according to officials.

There is a permanent no-fly zone over Camp Davidin Maryland, with additional restrictions when the president is there.

NORAD dispensed flares during the intercept to get the pilot’s attention, and were able to safely escort them out of the area, the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) said in a release.

NORAD F-16S INTERCEPT MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT VIOLATING TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS OVER NEW JERSEY

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jet maneuvers during aerobatic display in Singapore.

A U.S.Air Force F-16 fighter jet seen flying in 2016.(SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

“Should NORAD aircraft intercept a general aviation aircraft, the pilot should immediately come up on frequency 121.5 or 243.0 and turn around to reverse course until receiving additional instructions on one of those frequencies,” the release said.

NORAD F-16S INTERCEPT MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT VIOLATING FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS OVER NEW JERSEY

Marine One carrying President Donald Trump takes off from the Ellipse near the White House.

President Donald Trump leaving the White House on Marine One on Friday evening.(Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)

Turmp left forCamp Davidon Friday evening.

“Pilots!@NORADCommand fighter aircraft intercepted an aircraft violatingrestricted airspace over Thurmont, MD, resulting in flares being deployed,” the First Air Force, part of NORAD, wrote on X on Saturday.“Make sure to check NOTAMs before takeoff to ensure you have current information about TFRs in your area.Stay Safe, Fly Informed!”