Large areas of land designed and prepared for aircraft to take off and land, including runways and support facilities.
From 'air' + 'field.' Compound word that became standard in early 20th century aviation terminology as flying became a major military and civilian activity.
During World War II, airfields were so strategically important that they were heavily defended—capturing an enemy airfield could completely change the outcome of a campaign!
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