Aerodrome
Definition
A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations, and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure, and surface movement of aircraft. Unlike a fully developed commercial airport, it may feature simplified infrastructure, often being utilized for sports aviation, utility flights, flight schools, or military operations.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Aerodrome
- Airfield
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, taking regular masculine forms in the singular and standard neuter plural variations. |
| Formation | Etymological compound tracing back to the classical combination of Greek roots 'aer-' and '-dromos'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.e.ro.ˈdrom] |
| Source | Glossary of Civil Aviation Standards and Technical Airport Infrastructure |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Membrii clubului aeronautic s-au întâlnit pe aerodromul de la marginea orașului pentru a pregăti planoarele de zbor.
EN: The members of the aeronautical club met at the airfield on the edge of the town to prepare the gliders for flight.
RO: Un turn de control de dimensiuni reduse supraveghează traficul aerian de pe acest aerodrom utilitar.
EN: A small-sized control tower monitors the air traffic on this utility aerodrome.
RO: Pista acestui aeroclub este un aerodrom înierbat, ideal pentru aterizarea în siguranță a avioanelor ultraușoare.
EN: The runway of this flying club is a grass airfield, ideal for the safe landing of ultralight aircraft.
Idioms & Phrases
Aerodrom militar / Military airfield
RO: Zonă strategică securizată destinată staționării, alimentării și operării avioanelor aparținând forțelor armate.
EN: A secured strategic zone intended for the stationing, refueling, and operation of aircraft belonging to the armed forces.
Certificat de aerodrom / Aerodrome certificate
RO: Document oficial emis de autoritatea aeronautică națională care atestă conformitatea tehnică a pistei cu regulamentele de siguranță.
EN: An official document issued by the national aviation authority certifying the technical compliance of the runway with safety regulations.
Trafic de aerodrom / Aerodrome traffic circuit
RO: Traiectorie de zbor prestabilită în jurul unui aerodrom, utilizată de piloți pentru executarea corectă a procedurilor de decolare și aterizare.
EN: A specified flight path around an aerodrome, used by pilots to correctly execute takeoff and landing procedures.
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