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APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY

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1. Regarding flight over the high seas: the relevant authority is the State of Registry. 2. Regarding flight over other than the high seas: the relevant authority is the State having sovereignty over the territory being overflown.

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

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