"A no-fly zone begins with an attack on Libya — to destroy the air defenses. That's the way you do a no-fly zone. And then you can fly planes around the country and not worry about our guys ...

Not all airspace is open. Whether for safety, secrecy, or national defense -- fly too close and you'll face serious trouble.

In 1991, the United States and its coalition of allies established a no-fly zone in Iraq following the Gulf War. A no-fly zone was also established by NATO in 1993 over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The United States and NATO have, so far, rejected President Zelenskyy's pleas for a no-fly zone. Here is a look at what a no-fly zone is, and why there isn't one over Ukraine.

“I personally would be advocating now for a no-fly zone and humanitarian corridors to try to stop the carnage on the ground and from the air.” Oct. 1, 2015.

RFE/RL takes a closer look at what a no-fly zone would mean, why it could prove so difficult to impose over Ukraine, and if there are other, similar options that could be considered.

An out-of-control well in West Texas was thrust into the spotlight this week after the Texas Railroad Commission obtained a no-fly zone extending 3,000 feet high and 3 nautical miles around the ...

In 1991, the United States and its coalition of allies established a no-fly zone in Iraq following the Gulf War. A no-fly zone was also established by NATO in 1993 over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In 1991, the United States and its coalition of allies established a no-fly zone in Iraq following the Gulf War. A no-fly zone was also established by NATO in 1993 over Bosnia and Herzegovina.