1. an area of land set aside for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of aircraft

Examples

• The small plane landed safely on the grass airfield.
• Military aircraft were stationed at the airfield outside town.
• The old airfield was converted into a shopping center.
• Pilots practiced takeoffs and landings at the training airfield.
• The airfield’s runway needed repairs after the storm.
• Emergency vehicles rushed to the airfield after the distress call.