Location
Lat 20° 27' 5N Long 121° 58' 48E Basco Airfield is located at 291' above sea level near Basco on Batan Island in Batanes Province in the Philippines. Located approximately 120 miles
north of Luzon and south of Formosa. Also known as "Batan Airfield".
Today known as Basco Airport.
Wartime History
On December 8, 1941 occupied by the Japanese for the duration of the Pacific War until the official surrender of Japan in 1945.
American missions against Basco
February 21 - July 4, 1945
Today
Still in use today as Basco Airport as a small civilian airport and airport of entry. The single runway is oriented 24/06 measures 4,101' x 98' surfaced with asphalt. Airport codes: ICAO: RPUO IATA: BSO.
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Last Updated
April 19, 2021
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