airfield

American  

[air-feeld] / ˈɛərˌfild /

noun

1. a level area, usually equipped with hard-surfaced runways, on which airplanes take off and land.

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airfield British  

/ ˈɛəˌfiːld /

noun

1. a landing and taking-off area for aircraft, usually with permanent buildings

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Etymology

Origin of airfield

First recorded in 1930–35; air ¹ + field

Example Sentences

It said its agent made it out of the airfield undetected and is now in Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal

That meant a more complex operation that would deliver more drones to several airfields.

From The Wall Street Journal

The NAF said it was the site of the nearest airfield when the plane had to make an emergency stop.

From BBC

He spoke to the pilot when he arrived at the airfield at 06.15 BST, who had "no concerns" about his fitness to fly, the court heard.

From BBC

The paratroopers that landed, scattered, are in a race to assault the airfield before Taiwan wrecks it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• airstrip
• installation
• runway