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Airfield

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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📖 Definitions of "Airfield"

noun

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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.

🔄 Synonyms of "Airfield"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
fieldnoun	A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country.
landing fieldnoun	Synonym of airfield.
flying fieldnoun	a place where planes take off and land

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Airfield"

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Word	Definition
landing fieldnoun	Synonym of airfield.
fieldnoun	A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country.
flying fieldnoun	a place where planes take off and land
airstripnoun	An aircraft landing field, usually with one runway and only basic facilities.
aerodromenoun	An airfield:
airportnoun	An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.
runwaynoun	(aviation) A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.
aviationnoun	The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
airbasenoun	Alternative spelling of air base. [(military) A military airport, providing housing and support for aircraft and personnel.]
stripnoun	(countable) A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.
groundnoun	The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
tracknoun	A mark left by something that has passed along.
trailnoun	The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky.
airnoun	(uncountable) The substance constituting Earth's atmosphere: a gaseous mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and various trace gases.
volnoun	(heraldry) A heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings, often conjoined at their shoulders.
aerodromesnoun	An airfield:
airportsnoun	An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.
aéroportnoun	—
airdromenoun	A location where aircraft are operated, usually having a runway and maintenance facilities.
landing stripnoun	(aviation) A runway for aircraft, especially one which is auxiliary or temporary.