Chuuk International Airport, International airport in Weno, Federated States of Micronesia.
Chuuk International Airport sits on Weno's main island with a 1,831-meter asphalt runway positioned just 3 meters above sea level. The facility operates as a hub for regional travel across the Pacific island network.
Japanese forces built this facility in 1942 as Harushima Airfield to serve as a military base during World War II. The base included roughly 80 support buildings and operated as a strategic Pacific installation.
The airport functions as a vital connection point for the Caroline Islands communities, supporting transportation between various regional settlements across the Micronesian archipelago.
United Airlines runs regular service from this airport with connections to Guam, Honolulu, Kosrae, Kwajalein, Majuro, and Pohnpei. The terminal provides standard facilities for international and regional travelers.
In 2018, an Air Niugini flight overshot the runway and landed in the lagoon surrounding the airport. The incident highlighted the challenges of flying into this remote island location.
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