jetport

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Recent Examples of jetport Construction on a huge jetport had begun, but Stoneman Douglas and others were able to stop it after just one runway was built in the fragile wetlands. Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025 Construction on a huge jetport had begun, but Stoneman Douglas and others were able to stop it after just one runway was built in the fragile wetlands. Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025 The call to the tower gave federal agents enough time to race to the jetport to meet the pilot. Charles Rabin, Sun Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2022 People who were at the jetport between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday might have been exposed, the agency said. CBS News, 22 Sep. 2020 Somewhere in the jetport controvert, Nixon took a liking to Reed and appointed him assistant secretary of the Interior. Alex Harris, miamiherald, 11 July 2018 In addition to recruiting new space hardware companies like rocket manufacturer Blue Origin, the city is trying to certify its jetport as a landing spot for Sierra Nevada's mini-space shuttle Dream Chaser. Lee Roop, AL.com, 6 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetport
Noun
  • What Really Happens When Passengers Ignore Law Enforcement If Andre and English had moved on past the officers, the result might have been exactly what happened to flyer David C. at the Cincinnati airport.
    Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • After arriving at the Westchester airport, Aube-Kubel approached his former foe on the team plane.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • New York Helicopter traced its financial troubles to an order by New York City to cut their trips by 50% in tandem with an increase in the fees to land at the heliport in lower Manhattan.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • On Friday, this unlikely pair was seen yet again in the British capital arriving at a heliport.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Ukraine launched dozens of drones over large swathes of Russia overnight Monday, with three military airfields said to be among the targets.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The airport expects to complete Concourse D renovations by fall 2026 and spring 2027 for Concourse E. For airfield operations, Charlotte Douglas commissioned its North End Around Taxiway project in January.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House A grassy lawn is the perfect spot for a helipad.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The upper foredeck, in addition to offering uninterrupted 270-degree views, is home to a helipad, a Jacuzzi, and more lounging spots.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Kadena is located on the Japanese island of Okinawa and is the closest American air base to Taiwan, a U.S. security partner.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The Arctic island is also home to a U.S. air base and straddles strategic air and sea routes in the North Atlantic.
    Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Its population — estimated at 18 in 2019 — consists only of Norwegian military personnel who operate its military aerodrome and meteorological station.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The aim is to commercialize both piloted and autonomous civilian aircraft and the $1.4 billion will be spent creating a city-wide infrastructure for flying vehicles, with over 100 take-off and landing points in Guangzhou, a large general aviation aerodrome and a fleet of airborne taxis.
    Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2024

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“Jetport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetport. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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