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Definition of flightline
flightline
/ˈflaɪt.laɪn/
flight · line
Plural:flightlines
flightline Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A designated area at an airport or airfield, typically near the hangars and runways, where aircraft are parked, serviced, and prepared for flight.
Example
"Ground crew members worked throughout the morning on the flightline to inspect and refuel the cargo planes before departure."
2
A predetermined path or course along which an aircraft flies while taking a sequence of aerial photographs or conducting a survey.
Example
"The survey pilot maintained a steady altitude along the predetermined flightline to capture overlapping images of the coastline."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flightline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flightline