Location
Located on Butaritari Island. Also known as 'Butaritari Airfield', 'Antakana Airfield' or 'Starmann Field'.

Construction
Built by the Americans after recapturing the island. Constructed lasted for a month, from November 20 to mid December 1943.

American & Japanese Missions Against Makin
February 1, 1942 - December 24, 1943

American Units Based at Makin
15th FG, 46th FS (P-39) Canton December 18, 1943 - ?
7th AF, 531st Fighter-Bomber Squ (A-24) Canton Dec 18, 43 - Mar 1, 44
15th FG, 72nd FS (P-39) Wheeler Dec 18, 1943 - April 23, 1944 Haleiwa
531st FBS, (A-24) Canton December 18, 1943 - ?
41st BG, 396th BS (B-25) Tarawa April 20, 1944 - Oct 14, 1944 Wheeler
41st BG HQ (B-25) ? - Oct 14, 1944 Wheeler
41st BG 48th BS, 820th BS (B-25) ? - Oct 14, 1944 Wheeler

Today
It is still in use today as Butaritari International Airport. There are some aircraft bits in the vicinity but no substantial wreckage at the strip.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009