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    Loakan Airfield Benguet | Luzon Philippines

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Justin Taylan 2009

Location
Located outside Baguio near Camp John Hay.

Construction
Built prewar to supply mining operations in the Baguio and Benguet area. The airfield was utilized by the US Army.

Wartime History
Attacked by Japanese Army aircraft, and occupied when the Japanese occupied Baguio. Used until April 1945 when liberated by the US Army.

Today
Still in use today by domestic flights twice a week. When flights are not due, pedestrians and vehicles freely cross the center of the runway.

References
Thanks to Tony Feredo for additional information.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

 

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