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air defense identification zone (ADIZ)
The area of airspace over land or water, extending upward from the surface, within which the ready identification, the location, and the control of aircraft are required in the interest of national security.
a. Domestic Air Defense Identification Zone. An ADIZ within the United States along an international boundary of the United States.
b. Coastal Air Defense Identification Zone. An ADIZ over the coastal waters of the United States.
c. Distant Early Warning Identification Zone (DEWIZ). An ADIZ over the coastal waters of the State of Alaska.
d. Land-Based Air Defense Identification Zone. An ADIZ over U.S. metropolitan areas, which is activated and deactivated as needed, with dimensions, activation dates and other relevant information disseminated via NOTAM. Note: ADIZ locations and operating and flight plan requirements for civil aircraft operations are specified in 14 CFR Part 99.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Air traffic control
- Company: FAA
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