: a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and often serves as a terminal
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the airport nearest us has plane service on only one major airline
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The $205 million project will usher in a new era for the Indianapolis airport, which screened a record 10 million passengers last year and is consistently ranked the best mid-sized airport in North America.
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
Five people were evaluated for injuries at the scene but did not require hospitalization, airport officials said.
—Jeff Martin, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The island has three major airports, with Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) as the primary gateway located in the heart of San Juan.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The largest airport in the county is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
Five people were evaluated for injuries at the scene but did not require hospitalization, airport officials said.
—Jeff Martin, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The island has three major airports, with Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) as the primary gateway located in the heart of San Juan.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The largest airport in the county is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
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“Airport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airport. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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airport
noun
air·port
ˈa(ə)r-ˌpōrt 
ˈe(ə)r-,
-ˌpȯrt
: a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and often serves as a terminal
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