Synonyms for

Airspace

Verb / ˈeˌrspeɪs / Another word for airspace — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The part of the atmosphere where planes fly or where satellites orbit around the Earth.

Synonyms & similar words

airspace sky atmosphere heavens firmament stratosphere troposphere exosphere ionosphere airway

Synonyms by register

Formal

atmosphere sky heavens

Informal

sky the blue

Literary

firmament ether celestial sphere

Antonyms

ground land surface earth terrestrial

Common collocations

  • controlled airspace
  • uncontrolled airspace
  • international airspace
  • national airspace
  • airspace management
  • airspace infringement
  • airspace reservation
  • airspace security

Word family

noun airspace

Usage note

Primarily used in aviation and military contexts to refer to the portion of the atmosphere above a particular area of land or sea. It is a compound noun and does not typically have plural forms.

Example sentences

  1. The pilot requested permission to enter the airspace over the city.
  2. The air traffic controller monitored the airspace for any unauthorized aircraft.
  3. The military aircraft flew in the restricted airspace during the exercise.
  4. The airplane changed its course to avoid entering the neighboring country's airspace.
  5. The satellite orbited the Earth in the exosphere of the atmosphere.

Quotes

  • I was always fascinated by the airspace above our heads. - Neil Armstrong
  • The airspace above our cities, our towns, and our homes is not some abstract concept or some irrelevant issue. - Mike Pompeo
  • I think we have to safeguard airspace, and we have to train for the worst-case scenarios. - Chuck Yeager

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