Sia Airfield, also known as Kiriwina North Drome, was an airfield built on the northern end of Kiriwina Island during the Second World War. It was built by the No. 6 Airfield Construction Squadron RAAF[1] in August 1943 but mainly used by the United States Army Air Forces. The airfield ran roughly northwest to southeast with a taxiway and revetments on each side of the airfield.[2]

Summary
Built1943
In use1943-1945
OccupantsUnited States Army Air Forces
Coordinates8°25′32.22″S 151°5′5.41″E / 8.4256167°S 151.0848361°E / -8.4256167; 151.0848361
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
32/14 5,900 1,830 crushed coral

References edit

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  2. ^ "Pacific Wrecks".