AIRFIELD

airfield, landing field, flying field, field

(noun) a place where planes take off and land

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

airfield (plural airfields)

(aviation) An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.

Synonyms

• aerodrome, airdrome, landing field

Source: Wiktionary



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