Territorial Airspace
/ˈtɛrɪtɔːriəl ˈɛərspeɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The airspace over the territory of a state, including its land area and internal waters, subject to the state's sovereignty and jurisdiction.
Commercial flights must comply with the regulations governing the territorial airspace of each country they enter.
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- territorial airspace
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Commentary
Territorial airspace is a foundational concept in aviation and international law, defining the scope of a state's control over the air above its land and internal waters.
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