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NORAD TFR Intercept Exercise Super Bowl LX

The video documents a NORAD Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) intercept exercise staged around the Super Bowl LX event. Airspace over the stadium and surrounding corridors was temporarily closed, and simulated intruder aircraft were introduced to test the nation’s rapid response capabilities. The drill involved close coordination between NORAD, the Federal Aviation Administration, Oakland Center, and local law‑enforcement agencies. Fighter jets from the Air Force’s SimGuard program were scrambled, receiving a radio cue to contact Oakland Center on 126.2 MHz and verify the aircraft’s identity. Weather forecasts indicated persistent fog in the Fresno region, adding a realistic navigation challenge for both pilots and controllers. A key moment captured in the footage shows the intercepting pilot acknowledging the transmission and executing a visual identification pass, confirming the simulated threat was neutralized. The exercise also highlighted procedural checks, such as confirming the aircraft’s transponder code and maintaining situational awareness amid low‑visibility conditions. The successful completion of the exercise demonstrates the United States’ readiness to protect high‑profile events from airborne threats, while reinforcing inter‑agency communication protocols that safeguard civilian air traffic during large gatherings.