Loakan Airport serves the general area of Baguio, Philippines. It is classified as a Class 2 principal airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). Loakan Airport, the city's only airport, was built in 1934. Its short runway, frequent low visibility, and deep ravines at both ends of the runway continue to challenge pilots greatly, especially when it comes to landing.
The airport in 1983.
Aerial view of landing field at Loakan Valley, circa 1930s
The airport runway in December 2022.
Nielson Field was the location of the Far East Air Force headquarters. Most of the aircraft of the FEAF were based at either Clark Field or Nichols Field. The cultural site was an Honourable Mention in the 2001 UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Awards.
Aerial view of Nielson Airport in 1937
Nielson Tower
The plaque at the entrance to Nielson Tower
Nielson Field in flames after a Japanese attack on December 10, 1941