no-fly zone
noun
technical
: an area where military airplanes are not allowed to fly during a conflict or war
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Hikers and local residents were ordered to shelter in place, and the area was declared a no-fly zone, especially for drones that could interfere with attempts to stop the shooter.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
After the air space across large swaths of the Middle East turned into a no-fly zone, the skies over Afghanistan have become increasingly crowded as airlines seek alternative flight paths to connect Asia with Europe and the US.
—Leen Al-Rashdan, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Authorities also announced a no-fly zone over Rome for the week.
—Susan Miller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
What To Know Around 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, a civilian aircraft entered the no-fly zone above Mar-a-Lago, only to be intercepted by NORAD.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
With Ash’s help, Freeman hopes to keep the no-fly zone in place in South Bend, Ind., and make another playoff run.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The risk of nuclear war is certainly one big reason why the US and its allies never seriously considered sending troops into Ukraine or imposing a no-fly zone over the country in the early days of the conflict.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
Disney World is currently a no-fly zone, not just for your hobby drones but for commercial aircraft, too.
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Mid-range jumpers were once a no-fly zone for Antetokounmpo.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
After the air space across large swaths of the Middle East turned into a no-fly zone, the skies over Afghanistan have become increasingly crowded as airlines seek alternative flight paths to connect Asia with Europe and the US.
—Leen Al-Rashdan, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Authorities also announced a no-fly zone over Rome for the week.
—Susan Miller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
What To Know Around 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, a civilian aircraft entered the no-fly zone above Mar-a-Lago, only to be intercepted by NORAD.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
With Ash’s help, Freeman hopes to keep the no-fly zone in place in South Bend, Ind., and make another playoff run.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The risk of nuclear war is certainly one big reason why the US and its allies never seriously considered sending troops into Ukraine or imposing a no-fly zone over the country in the early days of the conflict.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
Disney World is currently a no-fly zone, not just for your hobby drones but for commercial aircraft, too.
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Mid-range jumpers were once a no-fly zone for Antetokounmpo.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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