aerodrome vs air station

aerodrome

noun
  • An airfield equipped with air traffic control facilities and hangars as well as accommodation for passengers and cargo; an airport. 

  • An airfield used for managed aircraft operation, either military or civilian, having such facilities as are necessary for operation. 

  • Any area of land or water used for aircraft operation, regardless of facilities. 

  • An airfield 

air station

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