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    Funafuti Seaplane Base Fongafale Tuvalu
Location
Funafuti Seaplane Base was located on the northwest shore (lagoon side) of Fongafale Island on the eastern side of Funafuti.

Construction
A seaplane ramp was built by U.S. Navy (USN) Seabees 2nd Naval Construction Battalion.

Japanese missions against Funafuti and Funafuti Airfield
March 27, 1943–November 17, 1943

Today
Abandoned since the Pacific War.

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Last Updated
July 19, 2024

 

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