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

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air station

Last year, the city received $990,000 from the state for Irvine police to purchase electric vehicles to patrol the Great Park, a former Marine air station converted for recreational uses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024

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

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 Navy installation became a Marine Corps air station in the 1950s and closed in 1999.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 7, 2023

He was on his way to the air station for additional briefings on the squadron he would soon command.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy