Kokoda Airport

Kokoda Airport
Summary
LocationKokoda, Papua New Guinea
Elevation AMSL10 ft / 3 m
Coordinates8°52′59″S 147°44′0″E / 8.88306°S 147.73333°E / -8.88306; 147.73333
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Location of airport in Papua New Guinea
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Kokoda Airport (IATA: KKD, ICAO: AYKP) is an airport in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea. The airfield was a focal point of the intense battle along the famous Kokoda trail, during the second World War. It was taken and retaken several times by both Japanese and Australian troops, every time with heavy casualties.

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