Between 1935 and 1947, Midway was used as a refueling stop for transpacific flights.

Between 1935 and 1947, Midway was used as a refueling stop for trans-Pacific flights.

The RAF Vulcan bombers refueled in mid-air over the Ascension Islands on their way to the South Atlantic to confront the Argentine invaders.

My jet needed refueling.

When a plane refuels, it usually needs to be on the ground.

A long flight across the Atlantic Ocean requires several aerial refuels.

The plane needs to land so that it can refuel.

We need to stop here and refuel.