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at the airport vs at airport

Both "at the airport" and "at airport" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "At the airport" is the more common and natural way to express being in the location of an airport. On the other hand, "at airport" is less common and might be used in informal or abbreviated contexts.

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at the airport

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate being in the location of an airport.

Use "at the airport" when you want to specify that someone or something is physically located in the area of an airport.

Examples:

I will meet you at the airport.
She arrived at the airport early.
There are many shops at the airport.
We usually have breakfast at the airport before our flight.
He lost his luggage at the airport.

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They confiscated my good sunscreen at the airport.
Still at the airport overseeing an engine inspection.
I just hate taking my boots off at the airport.
And when I came back, they detained me at the airport.
Let's see, this was taken at the airport.
Michael, that was quite a disaster at the airport today.
You better be at the airport.
Calvin helped Dominic's friend get a job at the airport.
She'll arrive at the airport in 20 minutes.
Maybe she left it at the airport.
She's still at the airport, stuck in immigration.
I saw Dancer at the airport.
And after taking the wrong bag at the airport...
They have somebody waiting for you at the airport.
Mr. Holland's luggage was flagged at the airport.
Anything you eat at the airport doesn't count.
I have a team ready to intercept them at the airport.
I was waiting for her at the airport.
So listen, meet me at the airport in six hours.
We'll be at the airport in about five minutes.

Alternatives:

in the airport
by the airport
near the airport
around the airport
within the airport

at airport

This phrase is also correct, but it is less common and might be used in informal or abbreviated contexts.

Use "at airport" in informal situations or when brevity is preferred, such as in headlines or quick messages.

Examples:

Passengers should arrive at airport two hours before departure.
Lost and found items at airport can be claimed at the information desk.
Security measures at airport have been increased.
Delays at airport are expected due to bad weather.
Parking at airport is available for long-term stays.

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The aim of this Directive is to enhance the environmental effectiveness of noise charges levied at airport level by ensuring that common criteria based on the noise performance of aircraft are used when calculating the level of these charges for environmental purposes.
We also want progress on both the working time directive and the slot allocation at airport directive, as well as measures to end the misery in air traffic control delays in Europe at this moment.
Look, all l know is Lassard disappear at airport.
Yes, miss Blair was at airport but now going to hotel waiting for me to bring passport.
The money's held at airport warehouses until the Fed picks it up and redistributes it.
I wouldn't like to be stood behind him at airport security.
As you can imagine, I spent a lot of time at airport security.
I was lucky to arrive at airport half an hour before his plane arrived.
An apparatus having the appearance of a walk-through portal used at airport security points (so-called 'mass spectrometer').
Commissioner, Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, this matter of night flights and, more generally, noise pollution from aircraft taking off and landing at airport complexes is an extremely sensitive issue and embraces several areas of concern which require attention.
This appropriation is also intended in particular to cover expenditure on the establishment and operation of a corps of inspectors to check security at airport and port installations in the Member States, including extension to third countries.
This appropriation is also intended in particular to cover expenditure on establishment and operation of a corps of inspectors to check security at airport and port installations in the Member States, including extension to third countries.
For the purpose of this indicator, local means at national level with a breakdown at airport level for monitoring purposes.
For the purpose of these indicators, local means at national level with a breakdown at airport level for monitoring purposes.
For the purpose of indicators (a) and (b), local means at national level with a breakdown at airport level.
distribute and sell tickets in accordance with IATA standards through at least one of the principal CRS, by internet, by telephone, at airport ticket counters, and through the travel agency system;
(a) to lay down rules for the Community to facilitate the introduction of operating restrictions in a consistent manner at airport level so as to limit or reduce the number of people significantly affected by the harmful effects of noise;
distribute and sell tickets with at least one of the principal CRS (Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre, World Span) by internet, by telephone, at airport ticket counters, and through the travel agency system,
What pressure will the Commission bring to bear on the Belgian authorities in order to stop the practice of requiring Sikhs to remove their turbans at airport security scanners, and harmonise Belgian practice with that of other European authorities?
However, an exemption has been granted for liquids sold at airport shops and on board aircraft when certain security conditions are met, including the tamper-evident bag system.

Alternatives:

at the airport
in the airport
by the airport
near the airport
around the airport

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