An alarm was sounded on Saturday morning (September 19, local time) when a NORAD fighter jet intercepted an aircraft flying over the restricted airspace of Camp David. In fact, U.S. President Donald Trump was in the area at the time.
According to the New York Post, the U.S. president traveled to the presidential retreat in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland last night and is expected to remain there until Sunday.
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Fighter jet dramatically intercepts aircraft flying over Camp David’s restricted airspace – causing concern with Trump in town https://t.co/vIbEwnCdHx pic.twitter.com/FmMnLJtb8e
— New York Post (@nypost) September 19, 2026
The First Air Force, part of U.S. Northern Command, announced the incident on X. “Pilots! @NORADCommand fighter jets intercepted an aircraft that was violating restricted airspace over Thermont, Maryland, resulting in the deployment of defensive countermeasures,”, he wrote in his post.
Pilots! @NORADCommand fighter jets intercepted an aircraft violating restricted airspace over Thurmont, MD, resulting in flares being deployed.
Be sure to check NOTAMs before takeoff to ensure you have current information about TFRs in your area.
Stay Safe, Fly Informed!…
Advertisement— 1st AF/America's AOC (@1stAF) September 19, 2026
Source: Proto Thema
