: the space lying above the earth or above a certain area of land or water
especially
: the space lying above a nation and coming under its jurisdiction
Examples of airspace in a Sentence
seeking permission to fly through U.S. airspace
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By the end of the week, looking to literally clear the air, the F.A.A. announced a ban on drone use in airspace above critical infrastructure in more than 90 communities in New Jersey and New York.
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Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The leagues hope lawmakers will pass a bill to help curb the number of devices that violate airspace on gamedays.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Drones are also restricted in some airspace by the FAA at the request of law enforcement for safety and security reasons.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
This includes airspace above 500 feet in uncongested areas and 1,000 feet in congested areas.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
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Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The leagues hope lawmakers will pass a bill to help curb the number of devices that violate airspace on gamedays.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Drones are also restricted in some airspace by the FAA at the request of law enforcement for safety and security reasons.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
This includes airspace above 500 feet in uncongested areas and 1,000 feet in congested areas.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for airspace
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“Airspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airspace. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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