flight line

American  

noun

1. an area for the servicing and maintenance of airplanes that includes parking ramps and hangars.

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flight line British  

noun

1. an area of an airfield or airport on which aircraft, esp military aircraft, are parked and serviced

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Etymology

Origin of flight line

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

More planes are being reworked outside on the Everett flight line.

From Seattle Times

On Dybbro’s first posting to Marfa Army Air Base in Texas, the commander refused to give women assignments on the flight line.

From Seattle Times

They walked across the flight line feeling proud that it was their time to stand watch.

From Seattle Times

In an interview after the flight, Branson, who watched from the flight line, called the flight “electric.”

From Washington Post

When the company first reached space with a pair of pilots in 2018, Branson was on the flight line with his son watching.

From Seattle Times