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Definition of airprox
airprox
/ˈɛərˌprɑːks/
air · prox
Plural:airproxes
airprox Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
airprox Game Scores & Validity
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• noun
1
A situation in aviation where the distance between aircraft, as well as their relative positions and speeds, is such that the safety of the aircraft involved may have been compromised.
Example
"The captain filed an official airprox report after an unauthorized drone passed dangerously close to the starboard wing during the final approach."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often used in formal aviation safety and air traffic control reports to describe what the general public and media commonly refer to as a 'near miss'.
Word Origin & Etymology
A portmanteau of the words 'aircraft' (or 'air') and 'proximity', formalized in international aviation terminology to standardize safety reporting.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airprox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airprox