The government agency in charge of regulations and controls concerning civil aviation in the United States, the “FAA”, orders the closure of airspace in areas near North Carolina and South Carolina.
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The agency adds that it is closing three airports in these two states, reports CNN, for security reasons.
Charleston International Airport Wilmington International Airport Myrtle Beach International Airport
These announcements come after Joe Biden’s statement on the Chinese ball this morning: “We’ll take care of it,” he said.
🚨#BREAKING: The FAA have blocked of airspace off the coast of South Carolina
The FAA has shutted down 3 airports and closes airspace for parts of North Carolina and South Carolina due to amid expectations that the Chinese balloon will be shot down pic.twitter.com/lJLYf2qMf8
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) February 4, 2023
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