: 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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Mike Whitaker announced his pending resignation in a message to employees of the FAA, which regulates airlines and aircraft manufacturers and manages the nation’s airspace.
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David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Blumenthal expressed concern that the drones could be sharing airspace with commercial airlines, raising public safety risks.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Even if a drone is flying over your property, the FAA says homeowners can’t control that airspace.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
In the meantime, the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily banned drones from the airspace above the military base and Trump’s golf resort.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Blumenthal expressed concern that the drones could be sharing airspace with commercial airlines, raising public safety risks.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Even if a drone is flying over your property, the FAA says homeowners can’t control that airspace.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
In the meantime, the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily banned drones from the airspace above the military base and Trump’s golf resort.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Airspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airspace. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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