flying field

American  

noun

Aeronautics.

1. a small landing field with short runways and facilities for servicing airplanes on a lesser scale than an airport.

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flying field British  

noun

1. a small airport; an airfield

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Etymology

Origin of flying field

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Holt consolidated the parcels and sold them to the federal government for the flying field and laboratory.

From Literature

Amazon’s plan also tries to make room for hobbyists and researchers, by including airspace for open flying fields where anyone is welcome to operate, regardless of the kind of equipment they are carrying.

From The Verge

“He’ll try to thread a needle with a horse as the flying field turns down the last bend for home, and you must salute him for his courage, if not his judgment.”

From Literature

About 23 years ago, the group purchased the land where their flying field is located about 12 miles northeast of Minot or eight miles from Surrey.

From Washington Times

It plans to establish a chain of private flying fields and aero clubs around Japan – eventually expanding abroad – which will give sales a practical, promotional boost.

From The Guardian