as in airfields
a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and a terminal
helicopters taking off from a military airdrome near Moscow
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From North Island’s military aviation school, generations of engineers and airfields have grown.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Ukraine has also turned to air drones to routinely strike deep into Russian territory at the Kremlin's war machine, including oil refineries, military airfields and ammunition depots.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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This extends to public areas, FIFA fan fest locations, airports, other transport hubs and vehicles used in competition.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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What travelers need to know Despite the increase in travel warnings and precautionary advisories, much of the Middle East continues to operate as normal, with airports open, hotels functioning, and commercial flights running across major hubs including the UAE, Qatar, and Jordan.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Airdromes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airdromes. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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