The North American Aerospace Defense Command said jets intercepted a small plane that violated temporary flight restrictions over Palm Beach County on Sunday, while President Donald Trump was in the area.
Residents in northern Palm Beach County reported hearing and seeing the jets, and pictures and video taken in Jupiter were shared with WPBF 25 News. NORAD said pilots escorted the aircraft until it landed at a nearby airport.
In a statement, the agency said it will respond to violating aircraft and take necessary action to gain compliance if required. It called the situation a scenario it encourages all pilots to avoid.
NORAD reminded pilots to check for restrictions before flying. The agency said flight restrictions are in place each time Trump visits Mar-a-Lago, the president’s private club in Palm Beach.
