Originally Posted by
airsound
I would only add that the UK CAA, presumably taking its cue from legal documentation, uses 'aerodrome' (not airfield), but 'aircraft' (not aeroplane).
There is justification for their choice of words.
Aerodrome covers airfields, airports and (I suspect) heliports and such.
Aircraft cover balloons, helicopters and such which are all part of the CAA's remit.
If anyone wants to question the use of aeroplane, may I suggest that they think about the fact that aeroplanes fly thanks to the exploitation of the laws of AEROdynamics (not AIRdynamics)? That settles it as far as I'm concerned!