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North Field, Military airfield in Tinian, Mariana Islands

North Field stands at 185 meters above sea level on Tinian Island, featuring multiple runways designed for heavy military aircraft operations.

The United States Army Air Forces constructed North Field in 1944 to establish a strategic base for B-29 Superfortress missions across the Pacific theater.

North Field represents a turning point in Pacific warfare tactics, demonstrating the evolution of aerial military operations during World War II.

Visitors need prior authorization from military authorities to access the grounds, with guided tours available through approved local operators.

The airfield maintains its original World War II concrete structures, including aircraft parking areas and maintenance facilities from the 1940s.

Location: Northern Mariana Islands

Inception: 1944

Elevation above the sea: 185 m

GPS coordinates: 15.07204,145.63837

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52

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