air station
Definition
Noun: 1. A base for military aircraft: A facility that serves as an operational and support center for military airplanes and helicopters. It typically includes runways, hangars, control towers, and housing for personnel.
Usage
- The term "air station" specifically denotes a military installation. It is not typically used for civilian airports.
- It is often part of a proper name for a specific base (e.g., "Naval Air Station Pensacola").
Examples
- The helicopter squadron was deployed to a coastal air station.
- Naval Air Station Patuxent River is a major research and testing site.
- The Marines were ordered to report to the air station for transport.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in historical contexts to describe early military airfields.
- In some contexts, "air station" may refer to a specific, often smaller, military airfield as opposed to a larger "air base," though the terms are frequently interchangeable.
Variants and Related Words
- Air base (noun): A broader term for a military installation for aircraft operations; often larger than an air station.
- Airfield (noun): A general area where aircraft can take off and land, which may be civilian or military.
- Airstrip (noun): A basic, often unpaved, runway with minimal facilities.
Synonyms
- Military airfield
- Air base
- Naval air station (specific to naval aviation)
- Air force base (specific to air force operations)
Antonyms
- Civilian airport
- Commercial airport
Related Phrases
- Naval Air Station (NAS): A common designation for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps air stations.
- Coast Guard Air Station (CGAS): A designation for U.S. Coast Guard aviation facilities.
Noun
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a base for military aircraft
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