'airdrome' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aerodromos,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and 'dromos' meant 'course or race.'

'aerodromos' transformed into the French word 'aérodrome,' and eventually became the modern English word 'airdrome' through adaptation.

Initially, it meant 'a place for air races,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small airport or airfield.'