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AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (ADIZ)

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ADIZ

An area of airspace over land or water in which the ready identification, location, and control of all aircraft (except for Department of Defense and law enforcement aircraft) is required in the interest of national security.

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

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