Location
Located about two miles due east of
Lae, near the Busu River at the edge of the Malahang
Plantation. Known as 'Malahang Drome'.
Construction
Built prior to the war.
Wartime History
In 1942 the single runway 800 x 75 x 50 yards, could be lengthened. Had good approaches over coconut plantation. Facilities included three European houses, copra sheds, can be lengthened.
Occupied by the Japanese during March 1942. Used by the Japanese as an auxilliary to Lae Airfield.
After liberation by the Allies in September 1943,
this airfield was not used
and
became
overgrown.
Ki-43
Oscar Manufacture
Number 239
Captured at the airfield by the Allies in September 1943
Today
Disused since the war.
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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