: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Just the night before, Russian glide bombs launched from aircraft in Russian airspace struck in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, located just 19 miles from the Russian border.
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Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024
Federal and stadium officials highlighted a need for education about airspace rules in statements after the 44-year-old was charged.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2024
Israel is also meant to respect Lebanese sovereignty, but for years and almost daily has conducted military flights over and through Lebanese airspace, and moved into or held pieces of territory claimed by Lebanese.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2024
Others on the terrorist watchlist are allowed to fly in U.S. airspace, but may be subjected to additional security screening.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
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Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024
Federal and stadium officials highlighted a need for education about airspace rules in statements after the 44-year-old was charged.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2024
Israel is also meant to respect Lebanese sovereignty, but for years and almost daily has conducted military flights over and through Lebanese airspace, and moved into or held pieces of territory claimed by Lebanese.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2024
Others on the terrorist watchlist are allowed to fly in U.S. airspace, but may be subjected to additional security screening.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
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“Airspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airspace. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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