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

From Seattle 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