US shuts down three airports amid Chinese spy balloon controversy
05 Feb 202312:15 PM
US shuts down three airports amid Chinese spy balloon controversy
Al Arabiya
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.