skyway

/ˌskaɪˈweɪ/
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Other forms: skyways

Definitions of skyway
  1. noun
    a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
    synonyms: air lane, airway, flight path
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    types:
    approach, approach path, glide path, glide slope
    the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
    holding pattern
    the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land
    type of:
    itinerary, path, route
    an established line of travel or access
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