overflight

/ˈoʊvərflaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

an instance of flying over a particular place or area, especially for military or surveying purposes

“The aircraft performed a reconnaissance overflight of the disputed territory.”

2. noun

the act of flying over something

“The overflight of the storm system was a crucial part of the weather forecasting process.”

3. noun

a payment or grant in exchange for the right to fly over someone else’s land or airspace

“The airline had to pay a significant overflight fee to cross the country’s airspace.”

Synonyms

  • airborne operation
  • flight
  • overpass

Antonyms

  • subterranean passage
  • underpass