NORAD Intercepts Multiple Airspace Violations Over Bedminster, New Jersey

On July 5, a civilian aircraft violated the temporarily restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Donald Trump was spending the holiday weekend, prompting an F-16 fighter jet scrambled by NORAD to intercept and escort the plane out of the zone. This incident was the fifth airspace violation that day in the protected area, with NORAD employing a "headbutt" maneuver to gain the pilot's attention safely. NORAD emphasized the importance of pilots checking Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) before flying near Bedminster due to the heightened security around presidential airspace. The White House has not commented on the incident, while NORAD noted a rise in similar incursions recently and urged vigilance among general aviation pilots. The layered defense system involving radar, satellites, and fighter jets continues to be deployed to secure U.S. and Canadian skies, especially over restricted presidential areas. No injuries were reported during the escort, and officials continue to warn private pilots to stay informed and compliant with airspace restrictions.