airspace

/ˈɛrˌspeɪs/
noun
  1. The portion of the atmosphere controlled by a country or organization, especially for aviation purposes.
    • Pilots must follow strict rules when flying through controlled airspace near airports.
    • The plane entered foreign airspace without permission and was escorted by fighters.
    • The country closed its airspace to all commercial flights during the military exercise.
  2. The space above a property or area, often considered in legal or real estate contexts.
    • The city council discussed regulations for drone flights in residential airspace.
    • The new skyscraper will extend into the airspace above the neighboring building.
    • Homeowners do not own the airspace above their houses beyond a certain height.
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