Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

landing-strip

noun

/ˈlændɪŋ strɪp/

Definition

A designated area on land or water where aircraft can land and take off.

Examples

The small plane successfully landed on the private landing-strip behind the house.
Military helicopters often require a secure landing-strip for operations.
Before the airport was built, the farmers used a field as a makeshift landing-strip.

Meaning

A landing-strip is an essential part of aviation infrastructure, typically referring to a runway or a similar surface that provides a safe space for planes to land.