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===World War II===
===World War II===
: ''See also: [[Battle of Angaur]]''
: ''See also: [[Battle of Angaur]]''
The day the island was declared secured on September 20, 1944, construction of the airfield began on the eastern edge of the island. As there was no existing airfield to build on, two Army engineering battalions had to clear jungle and level the terrain to create the airfield. On 19 October 1944 the airfield with its 7000ft runway aligned NE/SW together with taxiways and hardstands for 120 aircraft were ready for use.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Smith|first=Robert |title=The approach to the Philippines| publisher=US Government Printing Office| year=1953| isbn=|page=530}}</ref>.<ref>{{Cite book|last=|first= |title=Building the Navy's Bases in World War II History of the Bureau of Yards and Docks and the Civil Engineer Corps 1940-1946| publisher=US Government Printing Office| year=1947| isbn=|page=331}}</ref>
The day the island was declared secured on September 20, 1944, construction of the airfield began on the eastern edge of the island. As there was no existing airfield to build on, two Army engineering battalions had to clear jungle and level the terrain to create the airfield. On 19 October 1944 the airfield with its 7000ft runway aligned NE/SW together with taxiways and hardstands for 120 aircraft were ready for use.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Smith|first=Robert |title=The approach to the Philippines| publisher=US Government Printing Office| year=1953| isbn=|page=530}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=|first= |title=Building the Navy's Bases in World War II History of the Bureau of Yards and Docks and the Civil Engineer Corps 1940-1946| publisher=US Government Printing Office| year=1947| isbn=|page=331}}</ref>


It was used by the [[22d Air Refueling Wing|22d Bombardment Group]] and [[494th Bombardment Wing|494th Bombardment Group]], flying [[B-25 Mitchell]] medium bombers and B-24J Liberator bombers.
It was used by the [[22d Air Refueling Wing|22d Bombardment Group]] and [[494th Bombardment Wing|494th Bombardment Group]], flying [[B-25 Mitchell]] medium bombers and B-24J Liberator bombers.
<ref>{{AFHRA}}
<ref>{{AFHRA}}
* Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.</ref>
* Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.</ref>

===Postwar===
In April 2010 the [[Senate of Palau|Palau Senate]] passed a resolution asking the [[President of Palau|President]] to offer Angaur airstrip as a site for the relocation of [[Marine Corps Air Station Futenma]] on Okinawa.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.islandtimes.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4100:senate-bids-angaur-airfield-for-us-military-use&catid=4:politics|title=Senate bids Angaur airfield for US military use| publisher=Island Times| date=26 April 2010|accessdate=2 June 2013}}</ref>


==Facilities and aircraft==
==Facilities and aircraft==

Revision as of 09:02, 2 June 2013

Angaur Airstrip
  • IATA: none
  • ICAO: none
  • FAA LID: ANG
    Angaur is located in Palau
    Angaur
    Angaur
    Location of the Airport in Palau
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerRepublic of Palau
StandortAngaur, Palau
Elevation AMSL20 ft / 6 m
Coordinates06°54′23″N 134°08′42″E / 6.90639°N 134.14500°E / 6.90639; 134.14500
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
5/23 7,000 2,133 Gravel
Angaur Airfield
Part of the Seventh Air Force
TypMilitary Airfield
Built1944
In use1944-1945
Controlled byU.S. Army Air Forces

Angaur Airstrip (FAA LID: ANG[1]) is a small airstrip on Angaur, one of the islands of Palau. It also served as an airfield during World War II.

History

World War II

See also: Battle of Angaur

The day the island was declared secured on September 20, 1944, construction of the airfield began on the eastern edge of the island. As there was no existing airfield to build on, two Army engineering battalions had to clear jungle and level the terrain to create the airfield. On 19 October 1944 the airfield with its 7000ft runway aligned NE/SW together with taxiways and hardstands for 120 aircraft were ready for use.[2][3]

It was used by the 22d Bombardment Group and 494th Bombardment Group, flying B-25 Mitchell medium bombers and B-24J Liberator bombers. [4]

Postwar

In April 2010 the Palau Senate passed a resolution asking the President to offer Angaur airstrip as a site for the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Okinawa.[5]

Facilities and aircraft

The airport resides at an estimated elevation of 20 feet (6 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 5/23 with a gravel surface measuring 7,000 by 150 feet (2133 x 45 m). For the 12-month period ending May 23, 1987, the airport had 1,500 air taxi aircraft operations, an average of 125 per month.[1]

Airline and destination

AirlinesDestinations
Belau Air Peleliu

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c FAA Airport Form 5010 for ANG – Angaur Airstrip PDF, effective 2 July 2009.
  2. ^ Smith, Robert (1953). The approach to the Philippines. US Government Printing Office. p. 530.
  3. ^ Building the Navy's Bases in World War II History of the Bureau of Yards and Docks and the Civil Engineer Corps 1940-1946. US Government Printing Office. 1947. p. 331.
  4. ^ Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
    • Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
  5. ^ "Senate bids Angaur airfield for US military use". Island Times. 26 April 2010. Retrieved 2 June 2013.


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