Air Force Returns to Tinian to Construct Airfield

Air Force Awarded Contract to Build Airfield in Tinian

The Air Force has awarded a contract to construct an airfield on Tinian, a Pacific island with historical military significance. The North Field or Tinian North airfield was once a small air base that the U.S. Air Force is now investing in to bring back to life.

Air Force Plans to Use Tinian as Dispersal Base

The Air Force plans to use the island of Tinian as a base to disperse its forces, a strategy to deter potential adversaries. During the relentless bombing of Japan in 1945, North Field on Tinian, with its four 8,000-foot runways, played a crucial role as a staging base for B-29 bombers.

The Air Force is currently clearing jungle and investing in infrastructure to prepare the Tinian North airfield for its renewed use. The project is expected to enhance the Air Force's presence and capabilities in the Pacific region.