The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has advised U.S. aircraft operators to remain vigilant when flying over the eastern Pacific Ocean, particularly near Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America. This caution is due to ongoing “military activities” and the potential for disruptions in satellite navigation systems.

These advisories have been released through a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) by the FAA. The notices highlight, “Potential risks exist for aircraft at all altitudes, including during overflight and the arrival and departure phases of flight.” These warnings are set to remain in place for the next 60 days, a standard protocol for areas experiencing nearby conflicts.

This alert follows several months of U.S. military operations targeting boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific, suspected of drug trafficking. Since the onset of these operations, there have been 35 strikes resulting in at least 115 casualties, according to the Trump administration.

Back in November, the FAA had already issued a cautionary notice for flights over Venezuelan airspace, attributing it to a deteriorating security situation and escalating military activity in the region.

On January 3, the U.S. executed a “large-scale strike” in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital. During this operation, President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were apprehended and taken to New York to face federal charges related to drug trafficking.

In December, a JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker.