Airspace

Pronunciation: /ˈɛrˌspeɪs/

Airspace (noun)

  1. The area of sky above a country or region where aircraft can fly.
  2. A designated region in the sky that is managed for safety and navigation of aircraft.

Examples

  • The birds flew high in the airspace above the city.
  • The pilot requested permission to enter the controlled airspace.

Common collocations: navigate airspace, monitor airspace, enter controlled airspace, violate airspace

Synonyms of Airspace

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Airspace

  • refers to the surface of the earth, opposite of airspace