airspace

/ ˈɛəˌspeɪs /

noun

1. the atmosphere above the earth or part of the earth, esp the atmosphere above a country deemed to be under its jurisdiction

Example Sentences

Poland, Ukraine's neighbour to the west, scrambled fighter jets to patrol its own airspace as a security precaution, Poland's Operational Command said.

From BBC

The Russian reconnaissance plane had been detected in the UK's "area of interest" but the MoD said at no time was it able to enter UK sovereign airspace.

From BBC

A secret deal with the Republic of Ireland allowed the planes to fly through Irish airspace.

From BBC

He also points to the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which means that Western airlines can no longer fly through Russian airspace.

From BBC

China has held several major military drills off the coast of Taiwan since 2022 and its fighter jets regularly enter Taiwanese airspace.

From BBC