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airfield

/ˈeəfɪəld/

/ˈɛrˌfild/

airfieldnoun

airfields

/ˈeəfɪəld/

/ˈɛrˌfild/

Translations

The military aircraft landed safely on the airfield.

Военный самолет благополучно приземлился на аэродроме.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

landing field

flight field

airfieldadjective

/ˈeə.fiːld/

/ˈer.fiːld/

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

Definitions

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

Airfield lighting must function in all weather conditions.