F-16 fighter jets were scrambled on Tuesday after a general aviation aircraft "violated FAA restricted airspace", the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said.

NORAD said their "F-16 fighter aircraft from the Continental U.S. NORAD Region safely intercepted a general aviation aircraft that violated FAA restricted airspace over the United States National Capital Region, and escorted it clear of the area without further incident."

"Pilots are reminded to check all FAA Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), including in the National Capital Region and Mar-a-Lago regions," their message also said.