airspace
/ˈɛrˌspeɪs/
noun
- 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.
- 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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