flight path

noun

: the path in the air or space made or followed by something (such as a particle, an airplane, or a spacecraft) in flight

Examples of flight path in a Sentence

No other planes were on their flight path.

Recent Examples on the Web

While the chance of debris hitting an aircraft is low, its presence in flight paths could still pose a big enough risk that routes will need to be altered — inconveniencing passengers. —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025

The Mercury News reported that the San Carlos Airport — which along near flight paths for San Francisco International Airport — was about to lose all its air traffic controllers due to a contract dispute between the workers and Robinson. —Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025

Just a day before the fatal collision, another flight approaching Reagan National Airport was forced to abort its first landing and go around after a helicopter flew near its flight path, CNN has learned. —Alexandra Banner, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025

When asked about the helicopter’s flight path, Duffy said those who live in the D.C. area regularly see military helicopters fly up and down the Potomac River. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

flight path

noun

: the path in the air or space made or followed by something (as a particle, an airplane, or a spacecraft) in flight