der Flugplatz
Translation
airfield, aerodrome
Examples
Auf dem Flugplatz landen kleine Flugzeuge.
Small planes land at the airfield.
Der Segelflugverein hat einen eigenen Flugplatz.
The glider club has its own airfield.
Grammar Patterns
at the airfield (auf dem Flugplatz) There isn't much happening at the airfield.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Flughafen (usually larger), Landeplatz (landing place)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Flug' (flight) and 'Platz' (place, square). Literally 'flight place'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Flug' (flight) + 'Platz' (place). It's a place for planes, often smaller than a large 'Flughafen' (airport).