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    Ormoc Airfield Leyte Province Philippines
Location
Lat 11° 3' 29N Long 124° 33' 55E  Ormoc Airfield is located at an elevation of 83' in western Leyte in Leyte Province in the Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) of the Philippines. To the southeast is Ormoc and beyond Ormoc Bay.

Construction
Built prewar as a single runway surfaced with grass.

Wartime History

During the Pacific War, occupied by the Japanese. Unclear if used by Japanese aircraft. During December 1944 captured by the U.S. Army and was used by liaison planes.

Today
Still in use today as Ormoc Airport classified as a small airport. The single runway is oriented 36/18 measures 6,120' x 118' surfaced with concrete. Airport codes ICAO: RPVO IATA: OMC.

References
Index to Air Bases - Research Report No. 85, I.G. No 9185 - July 30, 1944

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April 19, 2025

 

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