Air Space
Segment of the atmosphere that is under the jurisdiction of a nation or under an international agreement for its use.
Two major components:
Land-based; takeoffs and landings.
Air-based; composed of air corridors.
Air corridors can superimpose themselves to altitudes up to 22,500 meters.
Limited to the use of predetermined corridors.
Air space use
Air space exclusively belongs to the country under it.
Access to the land and air-based components is dependent on agreements between nations and airline companies.
Air freedom rights.