A small airport or airfield, especially one used for military purposes or general aviation.
Compound of 'air' and 'drome' (shortened from 'aerodrome,' from Greek 'aero-' meaning air and 'dromos' meaning course or run), used particularly in American English during the early-to-mid 20th century.
The term 'airdrome' was especially common in WWII American military aviation—remote island airdromes in the Pacific became famous, like Henderson Field, which were crucial strategic positions built with incredible speed.
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