Ngesebus Airfield

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July 25, 1944

 

Location
Located on the southern portion of Ngesebus Island.

Construction
Japanese began the construction of a single runway for use as an auxiliary airfield. It was captured at the end of September 1944, by an amphibious assault by American forces. They captured the airfield still under construction.

Today
Abandoned since the war.

 

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