flight deck
Americannoun
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Navy. the upper deck of an aircraft carrier, constructed and equipped for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
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Aeronautics. (in certain aircraft) an elevated compartment containing the instruments and controls used by the pilot, copilot, and flight engineer to operate the aircraft.
noun
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the crew compartment in an airliner Compare cockpit
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the upper deck of an aircraft carrier from which aircraft take off and on which they land
Etymology
Origin of flight deck
First recorded in 1920–25
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You can even see the individual heat-scarred tiles resembling a handmade quilt and marvel at the crew hatch where astronauts entered the flight deck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
One photo published by the Pentagon shows a fighter plane preparing to launch from the flight deck of the Lincoln at an undisclosed location at sea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
The reports also said Xi spoke to sailors who lined up along the flight deck and dock, saluting and shouting in unison: "Follow the party's command, fight to win, and uphold fine conduct!"
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2025
The J-35, J-15 and KJ-600 all appeared on the carrier’s flight deck during Wednesday’s commissioning ceremony, according to Xinhua.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
Nately, sitting stiffly in the co-pilot’s seat, spied him through the corner of his eye as he stepped up on the flight deck behind Kid Sampson.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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