general aviation

noun

: the operation of civilian aircraft not under the control of a common carrier

also : such aircraft collectively

Examples of general aviation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The airport serves general aviation traffic and has two paved runways. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Pilot associations are also concerned that restricting training at Centennial could shift touch-and-go traffic to other already-busy general aviation airports along the Front Range. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Criminal charges from crashes themselves are more common with smaller, general aviation aircraft. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

The facility serves general aviation aircraft including private, corporate, charter, air ambulance, law enforcement, fire rescue, flight training and light cargo. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for general aviation

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
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