Global InformationKerevat Airfield information
| Kerevat Airfield | |
|---|---|
| Part of the South West Pacific Theater of World War II | |
| Kerevat, New Britain | |
 Map of Kerevat Airfield and surroundings, May 26, 1943 | |
| Coordinates | 04°18′47″S 152°6′00″E / 4.31306°S 152.10000°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1943 |
| Built by | Imperial Japanese |
Kerevat Airfield (prewar: Tavilo Plantation; variant: "Keravat") was an aerodrome located near Kerevat, East New Britain province, Papua New Guinea. Situated on the northern coast, it was 13 miles (21 km) south west of Rabaul.[1] The airfield was constructed by the Imperial Japanese in World War II during September 1943. Kerevat Airfield was neutralized by Allied Powers' air bombing from 1944, who ran missions on the airfield between June 20, 1943, and May 16, 1944. The airfield was abandoned after the cessation of hostilities; however, the airstrip is still visible.[2]
- ^ "Rabaul". The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
- ^ "Kerevat Airfield (Tavelo, Kerevat) East New Britain Province PNG". pacificwrecks.com. Retrieved 11 September 2012.