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

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

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