English > aerodrome: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact| Meaning | An airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo. |
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| Synonyms | airport, airdrome, drome |
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| Instances | Kennedy, Kennedy International, Kennedy International Airport | A large airport on Long Island to the east of New York City |
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| Parts | air terminal, airport terminal | A terminal that serves air travelers or air freight |
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| airdock, hangar, repair shed | A large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained |
| control tower | A tower with an elevated workspace enclosed in glass for the visual observation of aircraft around an airport |
| Narrower | heliport | An airport for helicopters |
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| Broader | airfield, landing field, flying field, field | A place where planes take off and land |
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| Spanish | aeródromo, aeroporto, aeropuerto, drome |
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| Catalan | aeròdrom, aeroport |
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