Definition
airfield
noun
- an area of land set aside for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of aircraft
Examples
- The small plane landed safely on the grass airfield.
- Military aircraft were stationed at the airfield outside town.
- The old airfield was converted into a shopping center.
- Pilots practiced takeoffs and landings at the training airfield.
- The airfield’s runway needed repairs after the storm.
- Emergency vehicles rushed to the airfield after the distress call.