US Warns Pilots to Avoid Airspace over Mexico, Latin America

The United States has issued new aviation warnings advising American pilots to exercise extreme caution when flying over Mexico and parts of Central and South America, citing potential risks linked to military activity.

The warning was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration roughly two weeks after a US military operation in Venezuela.

In a series of advisories, the FAA urged US airlines to remain vigilant when operating over sections of the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California due to ongoing military activities and the possibility of interference with navigation systems.

The FAA said potential hazards could affect aircraft at all altitudes, including during cruise, ascent and descent phases. While the agency did not specify the exact nature of the military operations involved, it stressed that the risks are significant enough to warrant heightened awareness and operational caution.

The advisory applies to airspace and waters off the coasts of Mexico, Colombia, Panama and Ecuador, and is set to remain in effect until mid-March.

The warning highlights growing concerns over aviation safety in parts of Latin America amid heightened military activity, and underscores the FAA’s role in monitoring global airspace risks to protect commercial and civilian aviation.