: 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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European countries have denied military access to their airspace for the purpose of any attacks.
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Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
All the airspace within 3 miles of Coors Field is restricted starting one hour before a game and continuing for one hour afterward.
—Josh Funk, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
All the airspace within 3 miles of Coors Field is restricted starting one hour before a game and continuing for one hour after a baseball or football game.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Of the 50 survivors taking part, some had traveled from Israel, organizers said, despite logistical difficulties caused by airspace restrictions associated with the Iran war.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
All the airspace within 3 miles of Coors Field is restricted starting one hour before a game and continuing for one hour afterward.
—Josh Funk, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
All the airspace within 3 miles of Coors Field is restricted starting one hour before a game and continuing for one hour after a baseball or football game.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Of the 50 survivors taking part, some had traveled from Israel, organizers said, despite logistical difficulties caused by airspace restrictions associated with the Iran war.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Airspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airspace. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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