Nicolas Maduro and Donald Trump

The United States has banned flights of American civilian aircraft in Venezuela’s Miquitia Flight Information Region (FIR), i.e. Venezuelan airspace. For this, the American administration has issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen). According to the NOTAM issued, US airlines, US registered civil aircraft and FAA licensed pilots will not be able to fly at any altitude in Venezuelan airspace.

This decision has come at a time when there were massive explosions in Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Saturday morning. According to Reuters report, loud sounds were heard in different parts of the city. There was also a power failure in the southern area of ​​the city, which is near a major military base. Earlier, Venezuela had arrested 5 American citizens, after which America had talked about taking action.

Highlights of NOTAM:

* Issue date (UTC): 3 January 2026 * Effective date: 3 January 2026, 6 am (UTC) * Expiry date: 4 January 2028, 5 am (UTC) * Status: Active * Airspace: MICATEIA FIR (Venezuela)

NOTAM will not apply to which aircraft?

However, this NOTAM will not apply to US military and government aircraft. Apart from this, some flights may be exempted if special permission is obtained. In case of emergency, the pilot can also take a decision temporarily different from this order for the safety of the flight. This order has been issued as an emergency security directive under US law.

Nicolas Maduro may face a coup?

American officials say that operations against Venezuela may begin in the coming days. The Trump administration can also overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This information has been given by news agency Reuters quoting American officials. According to American officials, it may start with a secret operation. In recent weeks, the US military has deployed a large number of ships, aircraft and soldiers in the Caribbean area, increasing the possibility of conflict between the two countries.