Location
Located to the west of Lipa, and east of Taal Lake.

Construction
Built prior to the war by the US Army.

Wartime History
On December 22, 1941 the 27th Bombardment Group was temporarily transferred its personnel to Lipa before departing on December 25 to Cabcaben Airfield.

Afterwards, the airfield was occupied and used by the Japanese.

American Missions Against Lipa
December 22, 1944 - March 21, 1945

Today
Today the airfield is named Fernando Air Base, named after PAAC Pilot Basilio Fernando who flew during the pre war years.

References
Note: There is also Tanauan Airfield in Batangas Province
Thanks to Tony Feredo for additional information.

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Last Updated
November 3, 2009