"Local authorities are denying movements on to and off of Incirlik Air Base. The power there has also been cut," the US consulate in Adana said in a message after an coup attempt aimed at toppling the government was thwarted by the authorities.

"Please avoid the air base until normal operations have been restored," it added, without giving further details.

The airspace over the base was also closed, a US defense official told CNN.

According to CNN, Turkish military authorities want to ensure that the Turkish air force is under the control of pro-government elements, after its aircraft were used during the attempted coup which took place on Friday.
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