airspace

[US]/'eəspeɪs/
[UK]/'ɛr'spes/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.airspace;(the space above a specific country)

Phrases & Collocations

restricted airspace

airspace violation

airspace control

airspace security

airspace monitoring

Example Sentences

The glider was in Dutch airspace.

temples and mosques fight for airspace with skyscrapers.

They are widely used in airspace, missilery, microwave communication and various kinds of apparatuses.

"Foreign states enjoy the right of overflight in the airspace superjacent to a coastal state's 200-mile exclusive economic zone . . .”

The military aircraft entered restricted airspace without permission.

Commercial airlines must obtain clearance before entering foreign airspace.

The drone operator violated the airspace regulations.

Air traffic controllers are responsible for managing the airspace.

The fighter jets patrolled the country's airspace to ensure security.

The airspace over the city was closed due to a special event.

Pilots need to be aware of the boundaries of controlled airspace.

The airspace was crowded with various aircraft during the air show.

The government issued a warning to aircraft flying near the restricted airspace.

There are strict regulations in place to prevent unauthorized entry into military airspace.

Real-world Examples

That agreement gave the Americans substantial latitude to launch attacks and use Iraqi airspace.

Source: New York Times

It had just entered Egyptian airspace, and it disappeared.

Source: NPR News May 2016 Compilation

Turkey says the Russian plane had violated Turkish airspace.

Source: CNN Selected November 2015 Collection

Pakistan closed its airspace on Wednesday because of the tensions.

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

Do I have any airspace where obstacles in front of me.

Source: A Small Story, A Great Documentary

Israel said a drone flew from Syria, infiltrated its airspace early this morning.

Source: BBC Listening Collection February 2018

A Saudi-led military coalition controls the airspace and has been blocking civilian flights.

Source: BBC Listening Collection February 2020

Both NORTHCOM and NORAD are responsible for protecting U.S. and North American airspace.

Source: VOA Special May 2016 Collection

On Monday the North flew five unmanned drones in the South's airspace.

Source: BBC Listening January 2023 Collection

Columbia says a Venezuelan military jet has entered its airspace for second consecutive day.

Source: BBC Listening September 2015 Collection

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