airspace

British  

/ ˈɛəˌspeɪs /

noun

1. the atmosphere above the earth or part of the earth, esp the atmosphere above a country deemed to be under its jurisdiction

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Example Sentences

The airport is a busy Class C or medium-sized airport with short runways and a tight airspace.

From Los Angeles Times

A Saudi readout of the Tuesday call said that the crown prince had stressed that the kingdom “will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military actions against Iran.”

From The Wall Street Journal

An attack appeared to be imminent midweek, as the U.S. moved some personnel out of the key Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, Iran shut its airspace and Gulf officials braced for a strike.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amid reports of airspace being closed and flights cancelled, it appeared that the coming hours would bring word of American strikes.

From BBC

Germany's Lufthansa on Wednesday said its flights would avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace "until further notice" after the US threats against Iran.

From Barron's