Korean word

비행장

Pronunciation

Romanizationpihaengjang

Meaning

  • nounairfield

Example

비행장까지 버스가 있나요?pi haeng jang kka ji peo seu ga in na yo

Is there a bus to the airfield?

Illustration for 비행장 (airfield)

More examples

비행장 근처에 주차장이 있나요?pi haeng jang keun cheo e chu cha jang i in na yo

Is there a parking lot near the airfield?

Core concept

A place for aircraft that includes the runway and the surrounding operating facilities.

Common phrases

  • 비행장까지pi haeng jang kka ji

    to the airfield

  • 비행장 근처pi haeng jang keun cheo

    near the airfield

  • 비행장 입구pi haeng jang ip kku

    airfield entrance

Similar words

공항konghang: A place where flights arrive and depart and travelers use services for air travel.
터미널teomineol: A transport hub for buses that has ticket counters and waiting areas.

Definition in Korean

비행장은 비행기가 이륙하거나 착륙하는 장소로, 활주로와 주변 시설을 포함한 넓은 구역을 가리키는 명사.pi haeng jang eun pi haeng gi ga i ryu ka geo na chang nyu ka neun chang so ro hwal ju ro wa chu byeon si seo reul po ham han neol beun ku yeo geul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its meaning comes from joining the ideas of flight and a place, so the word naturally refers to an aircraft facility.

Usage tips

  • The English contrast is useful: an airfield centers on aircraft operations, whereas an airport usually includes passenger services and terminals.

Other meanings

  • airportnoun

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