FAA issues safety alert on GPS/GNSS disruptions for aviation operators.

Intelligence & EspionageUnknownUnknown

Defense

Summary

On January 25, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released SAFO 24002, highlighting the growing concerns regarding GPS and GNSS disruptions due to reported jamming and spoofing activities. The alert conveys the significant safety risks to civil aviation, particularly in areas of military operations, and urges flight crews to closely monitor equipment, report any anomalies, and be prepared for navigation without GPS. It emphasizes the need for real-time pilot reporting to enhance safety measures.

Classification

Confidence: High

The document focuses on preparations for potential GPS disruptions affecting aviation safety, indicating proactive measures rather than hostile actions.

Source URL

https://faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/all_safos/SAFO24002.pdf

Open source

Provenance

Publisher: csv-import
Submitted: Feb 13, 2026, 19:25 UTC
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026, 02:39 UTC
Event time: Jan 25, 2024, 00:00 UTC

Published as a Defense Preparations signal with a public source and reviewer-approved assessment bands. See the methodology for how records are assessed.

Raw record

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Public assessmentReliability: StrongSeverity: ModerateAttribution: LowSingle sourceTime: Same dayLocation: Unknown

Source reliability

Info credibility

Event time

Jan 25, 2024, 00:00 UTC

Event time confidence

pm24h

Location

Global Airspace

Primary actor

Federal Aviation Administration

Country

United States of America

Tags

GPS Disruption, Civil Aviation Safety, Navigation Risks

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