Glossary
Aviation Geography
Continental Airspace
Definition
Airspace over a continent's landmass, typically better served by radar and communications
Related Terms
Flight Information Region (FIR)
A defined area of airspace in which flight information and alerting services are provided
Oceanic Airspace
Airspace over oceans where radar coverage is limited, requiring procedural separation
Radar
Radio detection and ranging technology used to track aircraft positions and weather
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