FAA Urges Airlines to Remain Cautious in Venezuela Airspace Amid ‘Worsening Security Situation’

The aviation regulator warned that unspecified threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes.

A plane passes an air traffic control tower during takeoff at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 7, 2025. Tim Evans/Reuters

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an advisory on Dec. 16, warning airlines about the deteriorating security situation in Venezuela, citing “heightened military activity” around the country.

The aviation regulator urged pilots to exercise caution within the Maiquetia flight information region (FIR), which includes Venezuelan airspace, due to potential security risks.