Airstrip: meaning, definitions and examples

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airstrip

[ ˈɛərˌstrɪp ]

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airport landing

An airstrip is a long, narrow piece of land where airplanes can take off and land. It is usually located at an airport or airfield.

Synonyms

landing strip, runway

Examples of usage

Planes use the airstrip for takeoff and landing.
The pilot successfully landed the plane on the airstrip.
The airstrip was busy with incoming and outgoing flights.

Translations

Translations of the word "airstrip" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pista de pouso

🇮🇳 हवाई पट्टी

🇩🇪 Landebahn

🇮🇩 landasan pacu

🇺🇦 злітно-посадкова смуга

🇵🇱 pas startowy

🇯🇵 滑走路

🇫🇷 piste d'atterrissage

🇪🇸 pista de aterrizaje

🇹🇷 uçak pisti

🇰🇷 활주로

🇸🇦 مدرج

🇨🇿 přistávací dráha

🇸🇰 vzletová a pristávacia dráha

🇨🇳 跑道

🇸🇮 vzletno-pristajalna steza

🇮🇸 flugbraut

🇰🇿 ұшу-қону жолағы

🇬🇪 ასაფრენი ბილიკი

🇦🇿 uçuş-enmə zolağı

🇲🇽 pista de aterrizaje

Word origin

The term 'airstrip' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'air' with 'strip' to describe a designated area for aircraft takeoff and landing. Airstrips have been crucial for aviation development and are essential for airports and military installations.