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Location
Located five miles to the east of Merauke on the south-western coast of New Guinea.
Construction
Single dirt runway, built by the RAAF as
a forward base. In 1943, it was surfaced with marston matting (PSP).
Units based at Merauke
RAAF 86 Squadron (P-40) 1943 - 1944
RAAF 12 Squadron (Vengence) December 1943
In 1943, Merauke Airfield and area was defended by the 76th Anti-Aircraft Searchlight Battery.
Today
This airfield is still in use today. Airport code MKQ, also known as Mopah Airport.
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Last Updated
October 1, 2009
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