the passenger jet made an emergency landing at an abandoned airfield
Recent Examples on the WebStill, the earthquake caused some disruptions, as officials inspected key infrastructure such as railroads and airfields for damage.—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024 The Emory will arrange for a return private chauffeur from London’s private airfields or international airports.—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2024 It's located just a 10-minute drive from Charles de Gaulle at the Paris–Le Bourget Airport, a historic airfield that's used primarily for business jets today.—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024 The Pentagon has gained access to multiple airfields and naval bases in the Philippines, lessening the need for aircraft carriers that could be targeted by China’s long-range missiles and submarines in a time of war.—John Ismay, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for airfield
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