air traffic
Americannoun
noun
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the organized movement of aircraft within a given space
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the passengers, cargo, or mail carried by aircraft
Etymology
Origin of air traffic
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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The software, known as Smart, is expected to help the Federal Aviation Administration and airlines reduce delays and cancellations and find routes for flights when disruptions scramble air traffic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Her teams are also responsible for coordinating air traffic for North Atlantic Treaty Organization military aircraft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Record passenger numbers at Greece's airports pushed its air traffic control system to the limit, especially during the peak season.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
One excursion was later refunded but - having worked in the aviation sector - Catie is annoyed that the air traffic problem extended so long as to ruin their holiday.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
But the air traffic controllers only rolled their eyes.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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