Synonyms

air station

American

noun

an airfield having facilities for sheltering and servicing aircraft.

air station British

noun

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

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air station

Thursday and launched a helicopter crew from its air station in Ventura County to respond.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

In February 2024, five Marines died when a military helicopter crashed en route to a Marine air station in San Diego.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2025

He pledged that the government will continue to make effort for the return of the Futenma air station as soon as possible to reduce the burden from the base.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 20, 2023

The crash site was described as government property east of the air station.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2023

Lillian was making a novena at the Catholic Church and Bull had the duty at the air station.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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