Location
Located to the west of Kokoda.

Construction
Built prior to the war, running roughly north to south on a plantation. Junkers G.31 were able to take off and land at the runway.

Wartime History
In middle 1942 the runway was described as 1000 yard grass surfaced strip. Facilities included a European house, food & water.

Disused during the occupation of Kokoda by the Japanese, the airfield was never used, although some Japanese aircraft attempted to air drop supplies to the troops on the ground.

After capture by Australian Army, the airfield was repaired and was used for resupply and as a cargo dropping zone for the Allies. The largest aircraft it could accommodate was a C-47 Dakota.

Today
The strip is still in use by Air Nugini. Airport code: KKD.

References
Notes about New Guinea airfields, recorded circa May - July, 1942 by Oliver C. Doan via Jean Doan research Edward Rogers

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October 1, 2009

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