o·ver·flight

[oh-ver-flahyt]
noun
an air flight that passes over a specific area, country, or territory: Overflights of foreign aircraft are closely monitored.

Origin:
1590–1600 as pertaining to the flight of birds; 1955–60 for current sense; over- + flight1

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overflight (ˈəʊvəˌflaɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the flight of an aircraft over a specific area or territory

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Overflight is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Example sentences
We recommend an overflight to check field conditions and obstructions.
The afternoon beach survey served to ground truth morning overflight
  observations.
Unfortunately, great circle routes for aircraft are problematic due to the cost
  of clearances for overflight of some countries.
We recommend an overflight to determine field conditions, and presence of
  obstructions.
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