Airfield

usgb/ˈɛrˌfild/
Noun

A place where aircraft can take off and land.

The helicopter landed safely at the airfield.
Visual representation of "airfield" - A place where aircraft can take off and land.

Often appears as...

  • military airfield
  • private airfield

Usage tips

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military airfield, civilian airfield, private airfield

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Visual representation of "airfield"
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Contextual Use

Understanding the context is critical when using 'airfield'; it may refer to small-scale air transport hubs or military installations.

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The small airfield was busy on weekends with pilot training.
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Military Use

In military contexts, it generally refers to strategically important locations.

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The airfield served as a staging ground for missions.
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Collocations

Commonly, 'airfield' is used with words like 'military', 'civilian', or 'private' to specify the type.

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The private airfield was equipped with a hangar.
Visual representation of the word "Airfield"

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