Northwest Field
Northwest Field is a military airfield on the West Pacific island of Guam. Originally built during World War II, Northwest Field was closed as an airfield in 1949 but has been used for other military activity since, including housing a satellite tracking station, air defenses, and being used for training.- Type: Aerodrome
- Description: 1944-1949 military airbase on Guam in the Mariana Islands
- Also known as: “Northwest Guam Air Force Base” and “NWF”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Uruno Beach.
Uruno Beach
Beach
Uruno Beach is a private beach in the north of Guam. It is located southwest along the coast from Ritidian Point along unimproved gravel roads. Several resorts offer access to the beach for a price.
Northwest Field
- Categories: airbase, military installation, and transportation
- Location: Dededo, Guam, Micronesia, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
13.6233° or 13° 37′ 24″ north
Longitude
144.8578° or 144° 51′ 28″ east
Open location code
7R56JVF5+74
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
aeroway=aerodrome
OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=military
OpenStreetMap feature
military=airfield
Wikidata ID
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Satellite Map
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