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

For eight days in April 2010 UK and European airspace was closed or partially closed causing chaos to travellers around the world.

From BBC

There is a chance that debris could reenter commercial or federal airspace and pose a danger to aircraft, for example.

From Salon

However, once the passengers were on board, a ground crew member advised the departing helicopter pilot that the airspace was clear.

From BBC

The White House insisted it was too late, as the planes were already in international airspace.

From BBC

Last Saturday, he issued a verbal order to the government to turn around the deportation flights, but the White House said it was too late as the planes were already in international airspace.

From BBC