Reports Say Plane Flew Into Restricted Airspace Near Trump Resort

BEDMINSTER – A plane reportedly flew into restricted airspace near Donald Trump's golf resort on Saturday where the president was spending the weekend.

The plane was carrying a couple to a hiking destination in New Jersey and was forced to land in eastern Pennsylvania after touching down for fuel within the presidential no-fly zone, according to lehighvalleylive.com.

The report said the plane was escorted by an F-16 and US Coast Guard helicopter to Braden Airpark in Northampton County, Pa. The incident happened before 1 p.m., the report said, when the yellow aircraft landed to fuel up within a temporary flight restriction zone.

The plane was heading toward Herr Mountain Airport in Lebanon when it was ordered to land while being followed by fighter jets, according to The Asbury Park Press.

Cameron Hillier, a spokesperson for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), confirmed to The Asbury Park Press that a plane did fly through the no-flight zone. An F-15 fighter jet and MH-6 helicopter were able to establish radio contact with the plane and then advise it to land at a nearby airport.

Trump will be staying at the golf club through Sunday and the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary flight restriction for VIP movement for the Bedminster area.

Throughout his presidency, Trump has frequented his golf club during the summer months, including having his yearly vacations in August.

In past summer vacations, Trump spent 10 days at the golf club in 2019, 11 days in 2018 and 18 days in 2017.

Since his inauguration, Trump has spent 99 days at his golf club in Bedminster, which is more than at any of his other properties except Mar-a-Lago, where he has spent 133 days, according to nbcnews.com.