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airfield

[air-feeld]

air·field

[air-feeld]
noun
a level area, usually equipped with hard-surfaced runways, on which airplanes take off and land.

Origin:
1930–35; air1 + field
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airfield (ˈɛəˌfiːld)
 
n
a landing and taking-off area for aircraft, usually with permanent buildings

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