Location
One of the most western Japanese airstrips in New Guinea. A sister strip was located at Jefman, four miles across the straight.

Construction
Built by the Japanese. Single runway near the shore.

Wartime History
Japanese aircraft, sometimes flown from as far away as Celebes were used to attack American forces after they occupied Biak in May 1944.

American Missions Against Samate
June 16, 1944 - October 31, 1944