airspace

British

/ ˈɛəˌspeɪs /

noun

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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Airspace remains severely restricted following missile strikes across the Middle East meaning commercial flights through major hub airports have been grounded.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Airspace across the region was forced to close and airports including Dubai and Doha, crucial transit hubs for passengers on long-haul flights, were shuttered.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Airspace in places like Saudi Arabia and Jordan have mostly remained open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Airspace closures and regional travel disruptions are widespread, and military forces across the Middle East are on heightened alert.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Chad zoomed in on the picture of the country into the DFW ap- proach area and confirmed that the airplanes in question were not appearing on the National Airspace System data fields or dis- plays.

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