“The aircraft was safely removed from the area,” the statement said.
During the interception, the NORAD aircraft fired flares to contact the pilot and draw attention to the violation.
The incident comes after a number of violations of restricted airspace in the Palm Beach area earlier in the week by civilian aircraft.
Since Trump's inauguration in January 2025, NORAD has responded to more than 40 airspace violations in the Palm Beach area.
Today, a NORAD F-16 fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft violating a temporary flight restriction airspace over Palm Beach, FL. The aircraft was safely escorted out of the area.
Pilots: Check NOTAMs befoe flying to avoid TFR violations! https://t.co/bHeUtCjPXk
— North American Aerospace Defense Command (@NORADCommand) November 30, 2025
