Location
Located at the north-western tip of Moen Island. Japanese called this airfield "Harushma Airfield".
Construction
It was
constructed between November 1942 and December 1942.
Originally, the single runway was 300' x 3,750'. Used by fighter, bomber
and reconnaissance aircraft.
About 80 support buildings were
nearby and taxiways, 10' x 85' with square bomber revetments
and
a large hanger. East of the airfield was an extensive underground
storage facility for ammunition and fuel. Gun positions,
storage
areas, barracks, shops, garages and a power plant existed in
the area also.
Today
The airfield is still in use, as "Chuuk Airport", airport code TKK.
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