North American Aerospace Defense Command

“As we pause on this Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we honour those who served with courage, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the families who continue to carry the weight of that sacrifice. Their service reminds us that peace, freedom, and security are never guaranteed and must never be taken for granted.”

- Lieutenant-General Iain S. Huddleston, Deputy Commander, NORAD

Planning to fly near West Palm Beach, Florida this weekend?

NORAD fighter aircraft will be enforcing the FAA-established VIP temporary flight restriction in the area, this Friday through Sunday.

Pilots, check NOTAMs before every flight and follow all TFR procedures.

Fly safe, fly informed. #WeHaveTheWatch

Pilots, with increased VIP travel over the next few days, NORAD will be enforcing multiple TFRs in the Carolinas and in Florida.

Reading your NOTAMs is the single most important step in avoiding a NORAD intercept.

This #WingWednesday, we are highlighting the 114th Fighter Wing of the South Dakota Air National Guard, a highly trained and highly ready fighter wing operating F 16C/D Fighting Falcons from Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls. The wing routinely generates and deploys combat ready aircraft and Airmen who support aerospace control missions across North America.

The 114th Fighter Wing plays a key role supporting the NORAD mission through aerospace control, air sovereignty operations, and homeland defense exercises. Whether supporting Operation NOBLE EAGLE, participating in Arctic air defense exercises such as Amalgam Dart, or responding to scenarios such as unauthorized aircraft entering restricted airspace during Exercise Felix Keynote, the wing helps ensure NORAD remains ready to respond at a moment's notice.
#WeHaveTheWatch @SD_Guard

Earlier today, Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) fighter aircraft intercepted a general aviation aircraft that entered an active @FAANews Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) area over Palm Beach, Fla.

Pilots, always read your NOTAMs prior to take-off to avoid similar outcomes.

Fly safe, fly informed. #WeHaveTheWatch