airpark

American  

[air-pahrk] / ˈɛərˌpɑrk /

noun

1. a small airport for private planes, especially one located near an industrial park or other commercial center.

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Etymology

Origin of airpark

First recorded in 1925–30; air ¹ + park

Example Sentences

Outside experts not affiliated with the probe said investigators also might examine the tower, including its height, whether it and power lines are lighted and whether they are in the approach path to the airpark.

From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2022

Since 1983, the area has seen at least 30 plane crashes at or near the airpark, which opened in 1959 to relieve aviation congestion at Reagan National Airport.

From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2022

The airpark was originally developed by Taylor Emanuel, the airport’s former volunteer manager, and business partner Richard Jones.

From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2015

Parts of the airpark fell into rough shape.

From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2015

The county-owned airpark is building a $4.5 million, 13,000-square-foot terminal that will be connected to the museum.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2015