Location
121° 2' 0" E / 12° 27' 0" N   Located along the Bugsanga River, west of a sugar mill near the river.

Construction
Built prewar, and known as "San Jose Airfield".

Wartime History
Occupied by the Japanese and used during their occupation.

After the US Army landed on Mindoro on December 12, 1944 and was occupied. Elmore and Hill Airfield were both were placed into operation. Americans expanded the runway to 6,000' x 100' (another source lists as 6450' x 100' runway plus 500' overrun) was paved with gravel and oil at each end.

By July 1, 1945 this airfield was abandoned.

Today
Disused since the war.

References
Airdromes Guide Southwest Pacific Area
Thanks to Tony Feredo for additional information

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009