Location
Airai is located at the southern end of Babelthuap (Babeldaob) in Airai State in Palau (Republic of Palau, Belau). The state capital is Ngetkib. Also known as A Irai, Irrai, Airrai, Airai Hamlet or Airai Hamlet.

Wartime History
By 1944, the Japanese were concentrated at Airai with a barracks area and began construction of Airai Airfield. Anti-aircraft guns were emplaced along the southern coast around Airai.

Airai Airport (Babelthuap Airfield, Palau International Airport)
Located on Airai Island also known as Roman Tmetuchl International Airport

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Last Updated
October 23, 2019