airfield

American

[air-feeld] / ˈɛərˌfild /

noun

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

airfield British

/ ˈɛəˌfiːld /

noun

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

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It is one of Canadian Army's busiest military training bases and its airfield is also used by the Royal Canadian Air Force.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

The 26-year-old man crashed the vehicle that was used to haul luggage and tried to take another vehicle in the airfield, but was detained by Airport Police Services, a spokesperson for John Wayne Airport said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Land is being cleared for a military radar and a remote airfield widened for heavy aircraft.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

Earlier on Saturday, Heathrow's southern runway was closed while crews tackled a grass fire on the airfield.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

A dreadful scene lay below her as they left the airfield.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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airfield

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noun

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