Published on: Jan 03, 2026 12:56 pm IST
Multiple explosions were heard in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas in the early hours of Saturday.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a new NOTAM prohibiting US aircraft from operating at all altitudes within Venezuelan airspace, after reports of explosions around Caracas, Flightradar 24 reported.
The entire US Air Force also disabled all flight tracking transponders.
The NOTAM applies to all US air carriers and commercial operators and all individuals who possess an airman certificate issued by the FAA, it said.
It cited a potential hazardous situation in the Maiquetia region. It also said that the action has been taken “due to safety-of-flight risks associated with ongoing military activity.”
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US prohibits aircraft in Venezuelan airspace amid explosions in Caracas
