F-16 Scrambles to Intercept Aircraft Over Camp David During Trump Visit

WHO:

Fox News - President Donald Trump was present at Camp David during the incident.

Fox News - NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) was involved in the interception.

WHAT:

Fox News - An F-16 fighter jet intercepted an aircraft that violated restricted airspace over Camp David.

Fox News - NORAD dispensed flares during the intercept to get the pilot’s attention.

NY Post - The interception caused concern due to President Trump being in town.

WHERE:

Fox News - The incident occurred over Camp David, Maryland.

Fox News - The F-16 was caught on camera near Jefferson Township, New Jersey, outside Trump's Bedminster golf club.

WHEN:

Fox News - The interception occurred on a Saturday morning while President Trump was at Camp David.

Fox News - Trump left for Camp David on a Friday evening.

WHY:

Fox News - There are permanent no-fly zones over Camp David, with additional restrictions when the president is present.

HOW:

Fox News - The F-16 was able to safely escort the violating aircraft out of the area.

Fox News - Pilots are instructed to come up on frequency 121.5 or 243.0 and turn around to reverse course when intercepted.

(UPDATED September 19, 2026 21:56 UTC)

An F-16 fighter jet intercepted an aircraft that violated restricted airspace over Camp David, where President Trump was present at the time. NORAD was involved in the operation, dispensing flares to get the pilot's attention and safely escorting the aircraft out of the area. The incident raised concerns due to the permanent no-fly zones over Camp David, which have additional restrictions when the president is in town.