Location
Located at Tokua to the east of Kokopo, south-east of Rabaul. This is not a wartime airfield. During the war, there was no airfield activity at this location.

Construction
Built in 1983, with Japanese government assistance and funds. Built due to fears that a volcanic eruption would disable Rabaul's Lakunai Airfield.

Today
After a severe 1994 volcano eruption that destroyed Rabaul town, Tokua "New Rabaul Airport" became the only one servicing the Rabaul area. Airport Code: RAB. It is occasionally closed if volcanic ash blows towards the Tokua area.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009