airfield
IPA: ˈɛrfiɫd
noun
- (aviation) An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.
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Examples of "airfield" in Sentences
- The airfield was closed after the armistice.
- Landing on the airfield would refuel the aircraft.
- Underground reservoir quenches Kandahar Airfield's thirst.
- The hall formed part of the accommodation for the airfield.
- He decided to abort the mission and return to the airfield.
- The airfield was used as a stopover point and refuelling point.
- As such a complete blackout was enforced in the airfield and the camp.
- An unused airfield is located slightly to the southeast of the village.
- The mission of the airfield was to train tactical reconnaissance units.
- The airfield is the oldest military airfield still operative in the country.
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