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Delve into Motumotu in Papua New Guinea
Motumotu in the region of Central Province is located in Papua New Guinea - some 17 mi or ( 28 km ) North of Port Moresby , the country's capital .
Local time in Motumotu is now 11:45 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Port Moresby " with a UTC offset of 10 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Port Moresby, Mendi, Madang, Lae, and Kimbe. While being here, you might want to check out Port Moresby . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Motumotu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Schwimmer Airfield
Schwimmer Airfield (also known as 14-Mile Drome) is a former World War II airfield near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It was part of a multiple-airfield complex in the Port Moresby area, located north of the Laloki River. The airfield was known as 14 mile for its distance from Port Moresby, and also known as 'Laloki' or 'Lakoki Drome' for the river to the northwest of the airstrip.
Located at -9.37 147.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Berry Airfield
Berry Airfield (also known as 12-Mile Drome) is a former World War II airfield near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It was part of a multiple-airfield complex in the Port Moresby area, located 12 miles inland from Port Moresby. Also known as "12 Mile Drome" or "Bomana Drome", the airfield was named "Berry Airfield" in honor of P-39D 41-7165 pilot Major Jack W. Berry on November 10, 1942.
Located at -9.39 147.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Durand Airfield
Durand Airfield (also known as 17-Mile Drome) is a former World War II airfield near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It was part of a multiple-airfield complex in the Port Moresby area, located 17 miles from Port Moresby, to the north of the Waigani swamp. The airfield was known as '17 Mile' or sometimes 'Waigani'. Waigani swamp is located at the end of the airfield. Pilots feared crashing into during bad take offs or landings under the belief there were crocodiles in it.
Located at -9.38 147.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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