Lat
2° 32' 60S Long 133° 25' 0E Located on the southern
shore of Maccluer Gulf.
Babo
Airfield
Prewar airfield built by the Dutch. Occupied by the Japanese until the end of the war. Today it is still in use for local flights.
History
Two jettys were located to the
east of the airstrip, on the Kasira River. The area around the airfield
and vicinity included troop, dump and airfield support areas.