FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

LAND-BASED AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (ADIZ)

Definition

LAND-BASED AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (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.

  • See: AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).