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airport

1

[ air-pawrt, -pohrt ]

noun

  1. a tract of land or water with facilities for the landing, takeoff, shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, especially one used for receiving or discharging passengers and cargo at regularly scheduled times.


airport

2

[ air-pawrt, -pohrt ]

noun

Nautical.
  1. a porthole designed to be opened to the outside air.

airport

/ ˈɛəˌ±èɔ˳٠/

noun

  1. a landing and taking-off area for civil aircraft, usually with surfaced runways and aircraft maintenance and passenger facilities
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of airport1

1915–20; air 1 + port 1, on the model of seaport

Origin of airport2

First recorded in 1780–90; air 1 + port 4
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Due to the scale of the project, the airport had to submit a Development Consent Order to the Secretary of State for Transport for a final decision.

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Luxury lounges such as Delta One are popping up at airports around the world, including at LAX, which is attempting to rebuild its image as a desirable travel hub.

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The airport was shut down for more than a day in March after a fire at a nearby electrical substation.

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He stressed that the airport, like Vauxhall, was a key employer in the town and was keen to continue "delivering opportunities for local businesses, for local people and our passengers."

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Aerovolt, based in West Sussex, has installed rapid chargers at seven UK airports with 40 more in the pipeline.

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