An airbase (sometimes referred to as a military airfield,
military airport, air force station or air force base) is an
aerodrome used by a military force for the operation of military
aircraft. Airbase facilities  An airbase typically has some
facilities similar to a civilian airport—for example air traffic
control and firefighting. Some military aerodromes have
passenger facilities; for example RAF Brize Norton in England
has a terminal used by passengers for the Royal Air Force's
flights by TriStar to the Falkland Islands. A number of military
airbases also have a civil enclave for commercial passenger
flights, e.g. Beijing Nanyuan Airport (China), Ibaraki Airport
(Japan), Burlington International Airport (USA). Some airbases
have revetments, hardened aircraft shelters, or even underground
hangars, to protect aircraft from enemy attack. Combat aircraft
require storage of aircraft ordnance. An airbase may be defended
by anti-aircraft weapons and force protection troops. Road
airbase  Main article: Highway st