NORAD aircraft used flares to escort civilian planes out of restricted airspace near Trump's Bedminster golf club after five unauthorized incursions occurred in Bedminster Township, New Jersey. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
The second instance, NORAD said, involved flares, which may have been visible to the public.
NORAD added that flares "are employed with the highest regard for the safety of the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground."
The flares also burn out quickly and completely, NORAD said, so there is no danger to those on the ground when dispersed.
A U.S. Air Force/NORAD aircraft intercepted a civilian aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey, on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (NORAD)
Officials are warning private pilots to do their homework before takeoff.
"General aviation pilots are reminded to verify all Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and Fly Informed before every flight; in the instance of the Bedminster, New Jersey region, specifically FAA NOTAMs 9839, 9840, 9841 and 9842," NORAD said.






