aérodrome — meaning in English

English meaning

• aerodrome noun An airfield.
• airfield noun An open area set up for aircraft to take off and land, usually smaller and less developed than an airport.

Senses

aérodrome is used for these senses in English:

• aerodrome An airfield:
• airfield (aviation) An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.

aerodrome — full definition

1. noun An airfield.
2. noun Any area of land or water used for aircraft operation, regardless of facilities.
3. noun An airfield used for managed aircraft operation, either military or civilian, having such facilities as are necessary for operation.
4. noun An airfield equipped with air traffic control facilities and hangars as well as accommodation for passengers and cargo; an airport.