Adiz in United Kingdom

Definition of Adiz

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Adiz : (Air Defence Identification Zone, ADIZ)

A zone, which can extend in some cases up to 300 miles beyond the territorial sea, established for security reasons by some states off their coasts. When entering the ADIZ all aircraft are required to identify themselves, report flight plans, and inform ground control of their exact position.

See also airspace.