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 temporary closure of airspace around an El Paso airport last week, after U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

He became both an investigator and an activist, asking questions about the possible causes of the crash and advocating for changes in the crowded D.C. airspace.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officially, U.S. officials said a cartel-operated drone had violated U.S. airspace and that it was neutralized by a powerful anti-drone laser.

From Los Angeles Times

An incident that temporarily shut down the airspace around El Paso, Texas, highlights the rise of commercial drones.

From Barron's

El Paso airspace was closed late Tuesday, with the closure lifted Wednesday morning.

From Barron's