: 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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Iran also announced the complete closure of airspace over Tehran on Monday.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Over in the geopolitical front, fresh escalating tensions draw concern as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, prompting Poland to scramble jets while Finland restricted airspace.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Authorities plan to shut down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as mourners commemorate the life of Khamenei.
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Nasser Karimi,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Another man has been charged with operating an unregistered drone in restricted airspace around Dallas Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, federal attorneys said Friday.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Over in the geopolitical front, fresh escalating tensions draw concern as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, prompting Poland to scramble jets while Finland restricted airspace.
—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Authorities plan to shut down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as mourners commemorate the life of Khamenei.
—
Nasser Karimi,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Another man has been charged with operating an unregistered drone in restricted airspace around Dallas Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, federal attorneys said Friday.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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“Airspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airspace. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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