Definitions of aloft:

• adverb:   in the higher atmosphere above the earth

  Example: "Weather conditions aloft are fine"

• adverb:   at or to great height; high up in or into the air

  Example: "Eagles were soaring aloft"

• adverb:   upward

  Example: "The good news sent her spirits aloft"

• adverb:   at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

  Example: "Climbed aloft to unfurl the sail"