airfield
das Flugfeld, die Flugfelder
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airfield
A defined area where aircraft can take off and land. Depending on its size, it may include runways, parking areas, and other facilities.
Wegen des starken Nebels blieb das Flugfeld den ganzen Morgen gesperrt.
Because of the heavy fog, the airfield remained closed all morning.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Flugfelder |
| genitive | des Flugfeldes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Flugfeld | die Flugfelder |
| accusative | das Flugfeld | die Flugfelder |
| dative | dem Flugfeld | den Flugfeldern |
| genitive | des Flugfeldes des Flugfelds | der Flugfelder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Flugfeld' is made up of 'Flug' (flight) and 'Feld' (field). The word therefore literally means a field used for air traffic.
Auf dem Flugfeld warteten mehrere Maschinen auf die Startfreigabe.
Several aircraft were waiting on the airfield for clearance to take off.
For being at or carrying out activities at this place, the preposition 'auf' (on/at) is often used with the dative: 'auf dem Flugfeld' (on the airfield). Directions are also expressed with 'auf das Flugfeld' (onto the airfield).
Die Techniker arbeiteten den ganzen Nachmittag auf dem Flugfeld.
The technicians worked on the airfield all afternoon.
Ein Rettungsfahrzeug fuhr auf das Flugfeld.
A rescue vehicle drove onto the airfield.
Common combinations with 'Flugfeld' are 'das Flugfeld sperren' (to close the airfield), 'das Flugfeld räumen' (to clear the airfield), and 'das Flugfeld kontrollieren' (to inspect the airfield). The word is especially common in reports about flight operations, accidents, and security measures.
Nach der Notlandung kontrollierte die Feuerwehr das Flugfeld.
After the emergency landing, the fire department inspected the airfield.
