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    Gatokae Airport (Sombiro) Western Province Solomon Islands
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Paul Sodemann 1999
Location
Lat 8° 44' 21S Long 158° 12' 11E  Gatokae Airport is located at an elevation of 70' above sea level to the south of Sombiro at the northern tip of Gatukai Island (Nggatokae) in Western Province in the Solomon Islands. Also known as Sombiro Airport.

Construction
Built post war by the British colonial administration.

Today
Still in use today as Gatokae Airport / Sombiro Airport. Airport code: IATA: GTA.

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July 19, 2024

 

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