Air
minecraft:airAir is the invisible, non-solid block that fills every empty space in a Minecraft world. It cannot be mined, placed, or collected as an item, and it lets players, mobs, and light pass through freely.
Found In
- Everywhere — Fills any position not occupied by another block, including underground caves and the space above the world.
- The End and the Void — Void air fills unloaded chunks and space outside the world border; cave air fills pockets generated by cave carvers.
FAQ
Can I mine or collect Air?
No. Air has no hardness or drops and cannot be obtained as an item through normal survival gameplay.
What is the difference between Air, Cave Air, and Void Air?
They behave identically to players but are tracked separately internally — cave air appears in generated caves and structures, while void air fills unloaded or out-of-bounds space.
Does Air block light or movement?
No. It is fully transparent and non-solid, allowing light, mobs, and players to pass through without obstruction.
Can structure blocks show Air?
Yes, structure blocks can visualize air blocks as part of a saved structure, a feature added in Java Edition 1.10.
Tags
- replaceable
- overworld
- nether
- the_end