WWII Airfields of Australia, PNG and the South West Pacific

World War II Airfields: History, Upgrades and Pavement Investigation

Many airfields across Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Southwest Pacific began as wartime airstrips built rapidly using local materials.

This PMS research paper explores their original construction, subsequent upgrades and practical approaches to pavement testing and investigation using FWD and geotechnical methods.

Download the paper to explore the engineering challenges and lessons relevant to upgrading these historic airfields.