airstrip

Example Sentences

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By the time WWI ended, airports and airstrips dotted the L.A. area — by some accounts, 53 existed within 10 miles of City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times

This launch format had the advantage of being more flexible and cheaper than vertical rocket launchers because it could operate from airstrips around the world.

From New York Times

Nepal has had a fraught record of aviation accidents, partly due to its sudden weather changes and airstrips located in hard-to-access rocky terrains.

From BBC

Nepal has had a fraught record of aviation accidents, often due to its sudden weather changes and airstrips located in rocky terrains that are difficult to access.

From BBC

Its weather can change suddenly and airstrips are typically located in mountainous areas that are hard to reach.

From Reuters