airfield
UK: ˈeəfiːld | US: ˈerfiːld
n. a large open area of land where aircraft take off and land, typically with fewer facilities than an airport.
The word "airfield" is a compound of "air" (from Old French air, Latin aer, meaning "atmosphere" or "sky") and "field" (from Old English feld, meaning "open land"). It emerged in the early 20th century with the rise of aviation, combining the concept of the sky ("air") with a flat, open space ("field") suitable for aircraft operations. Unlike "airport," which implies more infrastructure, "airfield" emphasizes the basic function of a landing area.
The small airfield was used primarily for crop-dusting planes.
During the war, the military converted farmland into a temporary airfield.
The pilot made an emergency landing on a deserted airfield.
The airfield’s runway was too short for commercial jets.
They built a fence around the airfield to prevent unauthorized access.