1902, from aero- on analogy of hippodrome. Earlier (1891) a name for a flying machine.

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. International Civil Aviation Vocabulary , 2nd edition

The place "where...aeroplanes are landed and kept and cared for and where the pilots live and start... their trips over the lines... a smooth field covered with sod and occupying a situation near [..]

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 movement of aircraft. Aerodromes may include airports, heliports, and other landing areas.

(n) an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

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.

Any area of land, water (including the frozen surface thereof) or other supporting surface used or designed, prepared, equipped or set apart for use either in whole or in part of the arrival and departure, movement or servicing of aircraft and includes any buildings, installations and equipment in connection therewith.

British word for airport. Exactly what you'd expect from a country that gives its aeroplanes

British word for airport. Exactly what you'd expect from a country that gives its airplanes names like Gypsy Moth, Slingsby Dart, and Fairey Battle Bomber.

An area set aside for the operation of aircraft.