Overflight (noun)

The act of flying over a specific area or place, usually done by an aircraft or other flying vehicle.

Origin:

The word "overflight" is a combination of the words "over" and "flight" which means the act of flying over a specific area or place.

Examples:

1. The aircraft's overflight was unauthorized and caused concern among the local residents.
2. The military conducted an overflight to gather intelligence on the enemy's position.
3. The overflight of the national park by the tourist helicopter disturbed the wildlife.
4. The overflight of the restricted airspace by the small plane led to a scramble of fighter jets.
5. The overflight was used to map the area and to take aerial photos.