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View synonyms for flying field

flying field

noun

, Aeronautics.
  1. a small landing field with short runways and facilities for servicing airplanes on a lesser scale than an airport.


flying field

noun

  1. a small airport; an airfield
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of flying field1

First recorded in 1925–30
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Example Sentences

Holt consolidated the parcels and sold them to the federal government for the flying field and laboratory.

Amazon’s plan also tries to make room for hobbyists and researchers, by including airspace for open flying fields where anyone is welcome to operate, regardless of the kind of equipment they are carrying.

“He’ll try to thread a needle with a horse as the flying field turns down the last bend for home, and you must salute him for his courage, if not his judgment.”

About 23 years ago, the group purchased the land where their flying field is located about 12 miles northeast of Minot or eight miles from Surrey.

It plans to establish a chain of private flying fields and aero clubs around Japan – eventually expanding abroad – which will give sales a practical, promotional boost.

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