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Upolu Airport Improvements – Hawi HI

Upolu Field, 1930s

Most southerly Army airfield in America. This field is used daily by US airmail planes in flights between islands.

Upolu Field, 1930s

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Upolu Field, 1930s

Upolu Field, 1930s

Project type: Airports, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs
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Description

Between 1935 and 1939 the WPA maintained, expanded, and improved Suiter Field (now Upolu Airport). Upolu still operates today as a small regional airport.

Source notes

“Hawaii and Aviation: An Archive of Historic Photos and Facts,” State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Airports Division (accessed March 16, 2015):

Upolu Airport History

Chronology of Aviation in Hawaii

Wikipedia

Project originally submitted by Brent McKee - wpatoday.org on March 16, 2015.

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Location Info

73-200 Kupipi St.
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Coordinates: 20.265278, -155.860001

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