Runway vs. Airfield: What's the Difference?

A strip of level, usually paved ground on which aircraft take off and land.

An area of fields and runways where aircraft take off and land.

A path, channel, or track over which something runs.

An airport or airbase.

The channel of a stream.

(aviation) An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.

A chute down which logs are skidded.

A place where planes take off and land; an airport; - usually used of airports other than those with regularly sheduled commercial flights, such as those at military bases or small fields for private aircraft.

A narrow track in a bowling lane on which balls are returned after they are bowled.

A place where planes take off and land

A smooth ramp for wheeled vehicles.

A narrow walkway extending from a stage into an auditorium.

A defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access.

The usual path taken by deer or other wild animals, such as from a forest to a water source.

A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.

(athletics) In javelin, long jump, and similar events: a short track along which athletes can accelerate themselves for their jumps or throws.

(aviation) A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.

Hence, the number of months that a startup company can operate by using up its cash reserves.

A stream bed.

The channel of a stream.

The beaten path made by deer or other animals in passing to and from their feeding grounds.

A narrow platform extending from the stage into the audience in a theater or nightclub etc.

A strip of level paved surface where planes can take off and land