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LAND-BASED AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (ADIZ)

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ADIZ

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.

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

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