Aerodrome
/ˈerədrəʊm/
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Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Large
An aerodrome may be smaller than an airport and not always designed for commercial travel. 
He took flying lessons at the local aerodrome, which only had one runway.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
'Aerodrome' can sound old-fashioned and is more common in British than American English. 
The historical society restored the old aerodrome to its former glory.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Planes
Some aerodromes are also used for other purposes, like aviation shows or military training. 
The aerodrome was buzzing with activity during the annual airshow.