ATC Warns Spirit Flight 1300 After Close Approach to Air Force One Over Long Island

On Sept. 16, air traffic controllers warned Spirit Flight 1300—en route Fort Lauderdale–Boston—after it came unusually close to Air Force One over Long Island while the presidential Boeing 747 carried the president and first lady to London. Controllers admonished the crew but separation remained safe.

Discovered 2025-09-17T01:56:42.316009-07:00 | 2025-09-17T01:56:42.316009-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Presidential flights require dynamic airspace management; the Sept. 16 warning to Spirit Flight 1300 shows close encounters can occur even when formal separation is maintained, a risk factor as the USAF undertakes the conversion of a Boeing 747‑8 into an interim presidential airlift.
ATC personnel reported sharp warnings and slowed compliance, echoing recent security responses such as a civilian aircraft intercept by an F‑16, underscoring operational and coordination pressures when protecting VIP airspace.

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Sources Tracked: 41
First Seen: 2025-09-17T01:56:42.316009-07:00
Latest Update: 2025-09-22T06:00:50.785260-07:00
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2025-09-22T06:00:50.785260-07:00

Air Force One Near-Miss During Trump UK Visit Sparks Scrutiny of Presidential Flight Safety • visegradpost.com

2025-09-18T11:41:37.375586-07:00

Spirit pilots reprimanded after close encounter with Air Force One carrying President Trump • Travel Radar

2025-09-18T11:11:59.911574-07:00

Spirit Airlines Flight Diverted After Near‑Miss With Air Force One Carrying Former President to London • aerotexts.com

2025-09-18T06:03:46.015735-07:00

ATC Reprimands Spirit Pilots After Flight Encroached on Air Force One Carrying the President • thesegoldwings.com

2025-09-18T03:37:56.914831-07:00

Spirit A321 (Flight NK1300) repeatedly warned by ATC for straying near Air Force One • Aviation24

2025-09-17T23:43:00.046518-07:00

(TR) Dangerous Close Approach Between Spirit Aircraft and Air Force One • airkule.com

2025-09-17T21:54:51.081611-07:00

Close call between Air Force One and Spirit Airlines over New York prompts repeated ATC safety alerts • Mint India

2025-09-17T20:01:36.350562-07:00

Spirit Airlines jet flew close to Air Force One carrying Trump en route to London • Financial Express

2025-09-17T18:40:54.471651-07:00

ATC scolds Spirit pilot for encroaching on Air Force One: ‘Get off the iPad!’ • Washington Examiner

2025-09-17T15:32:11.138291-07:00

ATC Diverts Spirit Airlines Flight NK1300 to Avoid Air Force One During Presidential Flight to London • travelandtourworld.com

2025-09-17T15:30:27.962700-07:00

Spirit flight warned after near-proximity to Air Force One during presidential transit • BBC

2025-09-17T14:22:29.234592-07:00

ATC Warns Spirit Flight for Passing Too Close to Air Force One Over Long Island on Sept. 16 • Aviation Source

2025-09-17T12:22:31.790118-07:00

ATC orders Spirit Flight NK1300 to deviate to avoid Air Force One during presidential transit to London • airlive.net

2025-09-17T12:22:31.607670-07:00

Spirit Airlines flight NK1300 directed by ATC to turn away from Air Force One during presidential trip to London • airlive.net

2025-09-17T12:13:58.211362-07:00

Spirit flight warned to avoid Air Force One's path • NBC News

2025-09-17T12:03:53.947183-07:00

ATC reprimands Spirit pilot for inattentive flying near Air Force One • everettpost.com

2025-09-17T11:45:44.415580-07:00

ATC orders nearby flight to 'get off the iPad' and turn away from Air Force One carrying Trump to London • Sky News

2025-09-17T11:29:00.877316-07:00

ATC admonishes Spirit pilot for not 'paying attention' near Air Force One during presidential flight to UK • ABC News

2025-09-17T11:09:57.649612-07:00

Spirit Airlines Aircraft Warned by ATC After Near‑Miss with Air Force One in New York Airspace • Aviation A2Z

2025-09-17T11:09:18.763458-07:00

Near-miss between Air Force One and Spirit Airlines flight over New York; ATC audio released • Times of India

2025-09-17T10:36:57.413956-07:00

Air Force One nearly collides with Spirit Airlines Flight 1300 over Long Island • GlobalAir.com

2025-09-17T10:36:51.892689-07:00

(PT) Commercial plane approaches Air Force One with Trump aboard and pilot reprimanded: "Put the iPad down" • aeroin.net

2025-09-17T10:04:55.620258-07:00

Spirit Airlines pilots reprimanded for flying too close to Air Force One while president aboard • san.com

2025-09-17T10:01:47.345790-07:00

Spirit Airlines flight encroaches on Air Force One’s path; ATC told crew to ‘pay attention’ • CBS News

2025-09-17T09:43:54.168095-07:00

Spirit Airlines Flight Repeatedly Diverted for Air Force One; Controller Told Pilot, "Get Off the iPad" • Airline Geeks

2025-09-17T08:49:58.357914-07:00

‘Get off the iPad’: ATC rebukes Spirit pilot for delayed responses as flight passed near Air Force One • Times of India

2025-09-17T08:01:03.067606-07:00

Spirit Airlines pilot reprimanded mid‑flight after flying too close to Air Force One carrying the president and first lady to UK • The Independent

2025-09-17T07:56:51.173442-07:00

Tempers fray as Spirit jet told to divert from Air Force One • AeroTime

2025-09-17T07:24:51.958060-07:00

Spirit Airlines pilot admonished by ATC for flying too close to Air Force One • The Hill

2025-09-17T07:05:15.751837-07:00

ATC rebukes Spirit Airlines pilot for delayed radio response as Air Force One passes 8 miles away • CNN

2025-09-17T06:33:09.347629-07:00

ATC Repeatedly Orders Spirit Airlines Flight to Turn Away from Air Force One After Pilot Distraction • NBC News

2025-09-17T05:46:35.589951-07:00

Spirit pilots reprimanded for flying too close to Air Force One while Trump was aboard • Business Insider

2025-09-17T05:30:14.022122-07:00

Spirit Airlines flight came closer than controllers were comfortable to Air Force One, alarming air traffic controllers • Washington Examiner

2025-09-17T05:29:11.797556-07:00

Spirit pilot reprimanded after near-miss with Air Force One amid airline's second bankruptcy • Seeking Alpha

2025-09-17T04:25:59.912430-07:00

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Bloomberg • Julie Johnsson

President Trump's 747 Has Close Encounter With Spirit Airlines Jet Over New York Airspace

2025-09-17T03:32:43.589985-07:00

Spirit Airlines Jet Encroaches on Air Force One Airspace, Triggers Stern ATC Exchange • One Mile at a Time

2025-09-17T03:18:34.585012-07:00

Near-miss in New York airspace: Spirit Airlines jet passes close to London-bound Air Force One • Mint India

2025-09-17T03:01:01.703247-07:00

ATC Orders Spirit Airlines Pilot to Stop Using iPad and Divert from Air Force One Carrying Trump to UK • Simple Flying

2025-09-17T02:53:33.181968-07:00

Spirit Flight Goes Non‑Responsive Near Air Force One; ATC Orders Crew to 'Get Off the iPad' • View from the Wing

2025-09-17T02:29:04.284438-07:00

Air traffic controllers repeatedly ordered Spirit flight to move away from Air Force One over Long Island • CBS News

2025-09-17T01:56:42.316009-07:00

Near-miss between Air Force One and Spirit Airlines near Long Island prompts ATC review • m.economictimes.com

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