airspace
(-spās′)
noun
- space for maneuvering an aircraft flying in formation
- the space extending upward above an area of the earth's surface; specif., the space above a nation over which it can claim jurisdiction
- the space above private land needed for its quiet enjoyment
See airspace in American Heritage Dictionary 4
or air space
noun- The portion of the atmosphere above a particular land area, especially that of a political subdivision such as a nation.
a. The space occupied by an aircraft.
b. A designated sector of space, such as that in the vicinity of an airport.
a. Chiefly British Space available for broadcasting within a particular frequency: “Mobile radio has to compete for air space with other services such as broadcast radio, television, and even military services” (Financial Times).
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