general aviation
Americannoun
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Commercial airports, as well as some larger and busier general aviation airports, charge landing fees to users.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Precision Aviation provides aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul services, as well as distribution, and supply chain solutions for commercial, business and general aviation, rotorcraft and defense end markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
The aircraft was headed for Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, a general aviation airport owned by the city of San Diego and located less than three miles from the crash site.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2025
The director-general of Border Force, Phil Douglas, said security checks were carried out on all arrivals of private jets, known as "general aviation" by officials.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2024
Clark County handles Harry Reid International, one of the busiest passenger airports in the U.S., along with busy general aviation airports in suburban North Las Vegas and Henderson.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
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