landing deck

• Superficie plana en un barco, portaaviones o nave espacial, destinada al despegue y aterrizaje de aeronaves, o, en un sentido más amplio, cualquier zona señalizada para aterrizar.

A flat surface on a ship, aircraft carrier, or spacecraft designed for aircraft to take off and land, or by extension, any designated area for landing.

1. Aircraft carrier deckB2formal

   The flat surface on an aircraft carrier or other ship designed for the takeoff and landing of aircraft.

   cubierta de aterrizaje

   • The pilot skillfully landed the jet on the landing deck.
   • The crew prepared the landing deck for the incoming helicopter.
   • Aircraft carriers have a large landing deck for multiple planes.

2. Helipad or landing platformB2formal

   A designated area, often on a building or offshore platform, for helicopters or small aircraft to land.

   Plataforma de aterrizaje

   • The hospital has a landing deck on its roof for medical helicopters.
   • The offshore oil rig has a small landing deck for supply helicopters.
   • The rescue team landed on the landing deck of the ship.