No-Fly Zone Over Trump’s Golf Club Breached Seven Times, Fighter Jets Scrambled

A no-fly zone over President Trump’s Bedminster golf club was breached seven times over the weekend, prompting NORAD to scramble fighter jets. One aircraft was intercepted using flares. Officials warned pilots to check flight restrictions, stressing the importance of compliance to ensure safety during presidential visits.

A temporary no-fly zone over President Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, was violated seven times over the weekend, prompting the scrambling of U.S. fighter jets to intercept and escort unauthorized aircraft out of restricted airspace.

According to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), at least one civilian aircraft was intercepted around 12:50 p.m. on Sunday. Flares were deployed by military jets to draw the pilot’s attention before the plane was safely escorted out of the restricted zone. NORAD emphasized that while the flares may have been visible to the public, their use prioritizes the safety of both the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground.

President Trump was confirmed to be at the Trump National Golf Club on Sunday, as per his official schedule, and returned to Washington by evening. The violations occurred while the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) was in place — a common security measure when the president is at a private residence.

NORAD later confirmed on social media that there were three breaches on Saturday and four on Sunday, with one requiring direct military intervention. It reiterated its warning to general aviation pilots to check all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and follow protocols before flying.

Repeated airspace violations around presidential sites are not uncommon, but such frequency over one weekend has raised concerns about pilot awareness and enforcement of airspace restrictions. NORAD stressed that pilots have a duty to stay informed and comply with restrictions to avoid serious consequences.

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While no injuries or damages occurred, the incidents have reignited discussion around the security procedures during presidential visits and the responsibilities of civilian pilots flying near restricted zones.