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    Saibai Island Queensland Australia
Location
Lat 9°24′ S Long 142°41′ E  Saibai Island is part of the Torres Strait Islands (Torres Straits) in the Torres Strait in Queensland in Australia. To the north is Kaumag Island and beyond the international border with Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the southern coast of New Guinea that is part of Western Province (Fly).

Wartime History
During the Pacific War, two Australian wireless operators operated on Saibai Island.

Saibai Airfield
Located on the northwest coast of Saibai Island

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Last Updated
March 19, 2021

 

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