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Definition of «airspace»

Airspace refers to the region of the atmosphere and outer space, controlled by a particular country or organization, within which air traffic control authority is exercised. It includes all altitudes above the territory of a given state, as well as that state's territorial waters. Airspace can be classified into different categories based on factors such as altitude, use, and level of restrictions. These categories include Class A, B, C, D, and E airspaces, each with its own set of rules and requirements for aircraft operations within them.

Usage examples

  1. The military aircraft entered the country's airspace without permission.
  2. The air traffic controllers were responsible for managing the crowded airspace over the busy city.
  3. The pilot reported encountering turbulence while flying through a narrow mountainous airspace.
  4. The commercial airliner requested clearance to enter the controlled airspace around the major airport.
  5. International negotiations are underway to establish new regulations for sharing airspace between neighboring countries.

Phrases with «airspace»

Sentences with «airspace»

  • The company has been reportedly pushing the FAA to permit them to use 400 feet below of airspace in order to deliver packages to houses at almost 15 miles of distance from warehouses, and weighing no more than 5 pounds. (technowize.com)
  • The implementation of the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System to improve the daily operations of the entire National Airspace System in 2004 (transportation.gov)
  • Since early 2014, NAR has worked with the FAA and industry partners to integrate drones into the national airspace for commercial use. (nar.realtor)
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