Location
Located at Buka Passage off the southern end of Buka Island, Sohano Island and Bonis.

Wartime History
Occupied by the Japanese on March 9, 1942. Used as a base area and repair facility, and the channel a seaplane landing area, with moorings around Sohano Island.

American Missions Against Buka Seaplane Base
November 16, 1943 - June 10, 1944

Today
Disused since the war. There is no trace of this facility.  A peir that small boats use to this day might be associated with this former base.

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Last Updated
October 7, 2009