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

His service record shows that in November 1944, he was assigned to the naval air station in San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 7, 2024

The two structures were part of a Marine Corps. air station that closed in 1997.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 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

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

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2023

Mary Anne asked Ben as they drove to the air station.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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