: a military base chiefly for the operation of aircraft
Examples of air base in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebTaiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked fighter pilots who had scrambled against China last week during its war games around the island, as he was briefed on the events at a frontline air base on Tuesday.—Fox News, 28 May 2024 Three days later, Forti landed at Pratica di Mare air base southwest of Rome on an Italian military plane, where he was met by Italian premier Giorgia Meloni.—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for air base
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