The common network of U.S. airspace; air navigation facilities, equipment and services, airports or landing areas; aeronautical charts, information and services; rules, regulations and procedures, technical information, and manpower and material. Included are system components shared jointly with the military.

Listed in the Pilot/Controller Glossary as a cross-reference to NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM, whose text is shown above.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary↗ · checked 2026-08-25