FAA Shuts Venezuelan Airspace To US Aircraft After Explosions Near Caracas

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a ban on US aircraft in Venezuela following reports of military strikes on the country’s capital, Caracas. The FAA issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) barring any US-registered planes from flying in Venezuelan airspace, starting 06:00 UTC on January 3, 2026.