air station

American  

noun

1. an airfield having facilities for sheltering and servicing aircraft.

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air station British  

noun

1. an airfield, usually smaller than an airport but having facilities for the maintenance of aircraft

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Etymology

Origin of air station

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The Rosburg residents were taken to the air station in Astoria for emergency medical services and were in stable condition.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2023

His late father had served at the air station, as had his brother-in-law, who “was crying his eyes out,” Hammer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

The airfield was first used for commercial traffic and then as a naval air station, and now is part of the park site, serving as a treasured green space and athletic complex for Brooklyn.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

Andrew Mettler was taking part in a routine training exercise as part of the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 when his plane went down late Thursday east of the air station, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2023

At the Meecham house, Lillian told Ben that if necessary he might have to ride out to the air station to drive his father home.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy