Aerodrome: meaning, definitions and examples
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aerodrome
[ ˈɛərəˌdroʊm ]
transportation
An aerodrome is a location from which aircraft flight operations take place, whether they involve flying lessons, recreational flights, military operations, or commercial airline activities. Aerodromes typically have runways, taxiways, aprons, and facilities for aircraft maintenance and passenger services.
Synonyms
airfield, airport, landing strip
Examples of usage
- The aerodrome was busy with planes taking off and landing.
- The military aerodrome was heavily guarded.
- The aerodrome was equipped with state-of-the-art navigation systems.
Translations
Translations of the word "aerodrome" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aeródromo
🇮🇳 हवाई अड्डा
🇩🇪 Flugplatz
🇮🇩 lapangan terbang
🇺🇦 аеродром
🇵🇱 lotnisko
🇯🇵 飛行場 (ひこうじょう)
🇫🇷 aérodrome
🇪🇸 aeródromo
🇹🇷 havaalanı
🇰🇷 비행장
🇸🇦 مطار
🇨🇿 letiště
🇸🇰 letisko
🇨🇳 机场
🇸🇮 letališče
🇮🇸 flugvöllur
🇰🇿 әуежай
🇬🇪 აეროდრომი
🇦🇿 aerodrom
🇲🇽 aeródromo
Word origin
The term 'aerodrome' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'aero-' from 'aeronautics' and '-drome' from 'hippodrome,' meaning a place for running or racing. It was initially used to refer to the location for the takeoff and landing of aircraft. Over time, the term 'aerodrome' has been largely replaced by 'airport' in common usage, but it is still used in some contexts, particularly in military or aviation-specific settings.