Synonyms

air base

American

noun

an operations center for units of an air force.
Aerial Photogrammetry.
1. a line joining two camera stations.
2. the length of this line.
the distance between the points on the ground over which an aerial photograph is taken.

air base British

noun

Also called: air station. a centre from which military aircraft operate

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Etymology

Origin of air base

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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Macron said the eight European countries could take part in exercises of France's air-launched nuclear capacity – or force de frappe - and also host air bases where France's nuclear bombers could be stationed.

From BBC

Near the capital, Riyadh, Iranian missiles targeting an air base were also intercepted, a Gulf source briefed on the matter told AFP.

From Barron's

North of the capital Kabul, air strikes "hit Bagram air base", according to a resident who AFP is not naming for security reasons.

From Barron's

In Doha, Qatar's defence ministry said it had intercepted several missiles apparently targeting the al-Udeid air base, the largest American base in the region.

From BBC

People living on a former air base have called for a survey into land beneath their homes as they fear radioactive contamination.

From BBC

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