airspace

noun

air·space ˈer-ˌspās

: the space lying above the earth or above a certain area of land or water

especially : the space lying above a nation and coming under its jurisdiction

Examples of airspace in a Sentence

seeking permission to fly through U.S. airspace

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Two of the drones flew back into Russia airspace, the air force said in a statement posted to Telegram. —

David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025 The agency added that the amount of airspace closed for rocket launches can vary from launch to launch depending on a variety of factors, including the safety record of the launch vehicle. —

Jackie Wattles, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025 Here are a few choice phrases he’s posted to X: This is a remarkable shift in drone safety strategy with a potentially enormous impact, especially among drone pilots who are less aware of airspace restrictions and high-risk areas. —

Sean Hollister, The Verge, 15 Jan. 2025 Operators will get in-app alerts notifying them about restricted airspace. —

Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for airspace