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Deutsch: Flugplatz / Español: Aeródromo / Português: Aeródromo / Français: Aérodrome / Italiano: Aerodromo /

An aerodrome (English) or airdrome (US English) is a location from which aircraft flight operations take place, regardless of whether they involve air cargo, passengers, or neither, and regardless of whether it is for public or private use. Aerodromes include small general aviation airfields, large commercial airports, and military air bases.

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