Prohibited Airspace
/prəˈhɪbɪtɪd ˈɛərspeɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) Airspace designated by a competent authority where flight is forbidden for security, safety, or national defense reasons.
Military aircraft are not allowed to enter prohibited airspace without authorization.
Forms
- prohibited airspace
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Commentary
Prohibited airspace is strictly defined by government or military authority and differs from restricted airspace, which may allow conditional entry.
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