0 a long, flat piece of land from which trees, rocks, etc. have been removed so that aircraft can take off and land: --
Of course, the amount that is taken in nightly depends upon the flying conditions, and also upon the availability of the airstrip.
Secondly, the public works programme should be extended and concentrated on improving airports and also building a number of airstrips which would take light planes.
There are, for instance, roads and airstrips to be built.
A technical appraisal would be needed to determine the feasibility of an airstrip.
It was to be an aeroplane which would be capable of operation not only from a carrier but also from small and restricted airstrips.
These airstrips are intended for internal security requirements and for emergency landings, and in due course may be used for internal air services.
I once started a very small air service on an airstrip beside the sea.
There is no airstrip, but one could be built.
