2. Abandoned Runway


The old abandoned runway was designed to allow aircraft assembled in the Kunia Tunnel to fly out of the area without being spotted. Air currents and crosswinds made it extremely dangerous, however, so its use was limited. A taxiway was later built from the old runway to the main base runway.



WHEELER HISTORICAL MAP INDEX
1. Kunia Tunnel 2. Abandoned Runway 3. Fire House
4. Hangar 1 5. Hangar 3 6. Hangar 4
7. Base Headquarters 8. Front Gate 9. 636 Sperry Loop
10. Consolidated Open Mess 11. Quarters No. 652 12. Quarters No. 540



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