air space

American  

Also airspace

noun

1. a space occupied by air.

2. the amount of breathing air in a room or other enclosed space.

3. the region of the atmosphere above a municipality, state, or nation, over which it has jurisdiction.

4. the region of the atmosphere above a plot of ground, to which the owner has rights or access.

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Etymology

Origin of air space

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

“To those asking why haven’t I left, the air space is closed so nobody can go in or out,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

—In Asia, airline stocks suffered steep losses in Asia as various carriers announced flight suspensions due to air space closures.

From The Wall Street Journal

Elsewhere across the region, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait - all home to US military bases - said they have intercepted missiles in their air space.

From BBC

The move is intended to keep the air space safe during the shutdown, the agency said.

From Los Angeles Times

As host to dozens of European leaders over two days, Denmark will want to fend off any more unwelcome surprises in its air space.

From BBC