A strictly defined three-dimensional route in the sky that channels air traffic safely over specific areas. Authorities establish these invisible highways to separate civilian flights from restricted military airspace, hazardous terrain, or dense terminal areas. Pilots must maintain precise navigation and altitude limits while transiting a corridor to avoid airspace violations or collisions.
Traffic control just cleared us through the southern air corridor, maintain flight level three three zero.
Also heard as
- flight corridor
- airway
Related terms
Holding pattern
A holding pattern is a standardized racetrack-shaped flight path used to delay an aircraft in flight.
Approach
The final phase of a flight where an aircraft aligns with the runway for landing.
Sector
A single flight leg from takeoff to landing, including the associated ground preparation.