airspace
noun
- portion of the atmosphere controlled by a country above its territory, or any three-dimensional portion of the atmosphere
Wiktionary
noun
Etymology: From air + space.
- A specified portion of the atmosphere, especially that under the technical aviation control and/or jurisdiction of a particular state over which territory (and territorial waters) it lies.
“Holonym: aerospace (not synonymous)”
“Various European countries transferred the aviation control of their adjoining airspace to Eurocontrol, while each retaining legal jurisdiction.”
- that part of the sky designated for the sole use of aircraft.
- Space (i.e. a few neighboring frequencies) available for broadcasting within a particular frequency band.
“The legalisation of free radios caused a bitter fight for airspace.”
- The portion of an enclosed area which contains air, especially breathable air.
- The cavity in a cavity wall containing air for insulation.