FlightFollowerSan Juan Airspace SHUTDOWN | U.S. Military Redeployment
Advertisement
Between 0730–0900Z on Saturday, 3 January 2025, San Juan Center experienced significant operational restrictions as the airspace was closed for up to 24 hours due to military operations. During this period, multiple U.S. military aircraft were heard coordinating with ATC and requesting IFR clearances to return to mainland bases, including JADE02/06 to MacDill AFB, REACH89/95 to McGuire AFB, and DEMON02/03 around 0740Z.
Timeline
Between 0730–0900Z on Saturday, 3 January 2025, San Juan Center experienced significant operational restrictions as the airspace was closed for up to 24 hours due to military operations.
1.
Development of the situation
military aircraft were heard coordinating with ATC and requesting IFR clearances to return to mainland bases, including JADE02/06 to MacDill AFB, REACH89/95 to McGuire AFB, and DEMON02/03 around 0740Z.
2.
Resolution or outcome described in the account
The activity indicated an organized redeployment or recovery of military flights, while civilian traffic was largely restricted or suspended within the San Juan FIR for safety and operational control
3.
Accident Facts
- Incident date
- 3 Jan 2025
- Category
- Military
- Reconstruction
- 9:27
The activity indicated an organized redeployment or recovery of military flights, while civilian traffic was largely restricted or suspended within the San Juan FIR for safety and operational control
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
Advertisement