The difference between Aerodrome and Airport
When used as nouns, aerodrome means any area of land or water used for aircraft operation, regardless of facilities, whereas airport means an airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.
check bellow for the other definitions of Aerodrome and Airport
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Aerodrome as a noun (legal, Australia, Canada, [[term of art]]):
An airfield: Any area of land or water used for aircraft operation, regardless of facilities. An airfield used for managed aircraft operation, either military or civilian, having such facilities as are necessary for operation. An airfield equipped with air traffic control facilities and hangars as well as accommodation for passengers and cargo; an airport.
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Aerodrome as a noun (obsolete):
A flying machine composed of aeroplanes. An aeroplane, particularly one constructed by or according to the design of Samuel Pierpont Langley and Charles M. Manly.
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Airport as a noun:
An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.
Examples:
"Because of this, and contrary to popular belief, British airports primarily act as giant wealth extractors, transporting our richest citizens out of the country as often as possible to take their money overseas.'' ― The Independent, Heathrow expansion to mainly benefit wealthy frequent fliers, research finds, 23 june 2018."