aerotropolis
n.— «Traditionally, of course, airports have served cities, but in the past few years airports have started to become cities unto themselves, giving rise to a new urban form: the aerotropolis.» —“The Aerotropolis” by Stephen Mihm New York Times Dec. 10, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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