on Saturday 4 February, 2023

US shuts down three airports amid Chinese spy balloon controversy

by : REUTERS

The US Federal Aviation Administration said it paused departures and arrivals at three airports including Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina on Saturday because of a “national security effort.”

The action occurred amid reports that a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon, which has been flying across the country in what Washington calls a “clear violation” of US sovereignty, was in the area.