NORAD - North American Aerospace Defense Command
10/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/21/2026 18:09
NORAD intercepts aircraft violating restricted airspace over Clemson, South Carolina
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 fighter aircraft intercepted a general aviation aircraft over Clemson, South Carolina, on Oct. 21, 2026, at approximately 5:39 p.m. EST.
The aircraft landed safely at a nearby airfield while being monitored by NORAD aircraft.
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.
Pilots who violate TFR airspace may also be met by federal authorities upon landing and subject to enforcement action.
The Continental U.S. NORAD Region, at Tyndall AFB, is the operational lead for this NORAD mission.
For more information about General Aviation and TFRs visit https://www.norad.mil/General-Aviation/
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