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Definition of airprox

airprox

/ˈɛərˌprɑːks/
air · prox
Plural:airproxes
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airprox Lexical Profile

airprox Game Scores & Validity

• 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'.

• Nearby Words

airport
airpower
airproof
airprox
airs
airshaft
airship

Word Origin & Etymology

A portmanteau of the words 'aircraft' (or 'air') and 'proximity', formalized in international aviation terminology to standardize safety reporting.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airprox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airprox
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