airspace

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈɛˌrspeɪs/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    The portion of the atmosphere controlled by a country above its territory, including its territorial waters; the sky above a particular area that is subject to regulation or restriction.; The space above a particular location or area, especially when considered in terms of who has the right to use it or what restrictions apply.; A designated region of the atmosphere used for air traffic control purposes, classified into different categories (Class A through G) based on the level of service and restrictions.; The space occupied by or available for air, such as in a container, room, or enclosed structure.; In broadcasting or media, the available time or space allocated for transmission or publication.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable 3rd sing.: airspaces Past: airspaced Past part.: airspaced Pres part.: airspacing

Collocations

airspace violationcontrolled airspacerestricted airspacenational airspaceairspace closuresovereign airspace

Synonyms

skyair corridorflight zoneair zone

Commonly confused

air space
EN: 'Airspace' is the standard modern spelling as one word; 'air space' is an older variant now considered nonstandard.

Spelling tips

EN: Write as one word 'airspace', not two words 'air space'. The compound has been fully lexicalized.

💬 Examples

  1. The military aircraft violated the country's airspace and was intercepted by fighter jets.

  2. The airport's airspace extends to a radius of five nautical miles from the runway.

  3. Class A airspace begins at 18,000 feet above mean sea level and requires an instrument flight rules clearance.

  4. The sealed container had very little airspace left after packing the equipment inside.

  5. The political candidate purchased significant airspace on local television stations during the campaign.