Airport

/ˈɛərˌpɔrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A facility where aircraft can take off, land, and where passengers can embark and disembark from aircraft.

We arrived at the airport two hours before our flight.

An area of land or water used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, often equipped with facilities for passengers and cargo.

The new airport will handle both domestic and international flights.

A location with runways and buildings for aviation services.

The airport was bustling with travelers during the holiday season.

A hub for commercial airline operations and services.

The airport serves as a major hub for several airlines.

A space where small general aviation aircraft can be parked or serviced.

He flew his small plane to the local airport for maintenance.

The word 'airport' combines 'air,' from Middle English 'air' (atmosphere) and 'port,' from Latin 'portus' (harbor).

at the airport

referring to being present at an airport for travel purposes.

airport security

the processes and regulations in place to ensure safety at airports.

airport lounge

a waiting area at an airport that typically offers comfortable seating and amenities.

runway

A strip of land at an airport where aircraft take off and land.

terminal

A building where passengers gather to board aircraft and receive flights.

hangar

A large structure for storing aircraft.

The friendly skies

Traveling through the friendly skies is always an adventure.

Tarmac

We waited on the tarmac for an hour before taking off.