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airfield

/ˈeəfɪəld/

/ˈɛrˌfild/

Translations

airfieldnoun

airfields

/ˈeəfɪəld/

/ˈɛrˌfild/

The military airfield was bustling with activity as jets prepared for takeoff.

L'aérodrome militaire était en pleine effervescence tandis que les jets se préparaient au décollage.

Additional translations

base aérienneEmploi militaire.

Synonyms

landing field

flight field

airfieldadjective

/ˈeə.fiːld/

/ˈer.fiːld/

Used attributively to modify other nouns, e.g. "airfield operations".

Additional translations

aérodromiqueTerme technique et rare.

airfieldnoun

A level area, usually equipped with facilities for the landing, takeoff, and maintenance of aircraft, but smaller than an airport.

The military airfield was bustling with activity as jets prepared for takeoff.

A military installation consisting of runways and support facilities from which aircraft operate.

The squadron was transferred to a remote airfield in the desert.

airfieldadjective

Relating to or intended for use on or at an airfield.

Airfield lighting must function in all weather conditions.