Nielson Field
| Nielson Field | |
|---|---|
| Part of Fifth Air Force | |
| Makati, Philippines | |
Aerial view of Nielson Airport in 1937 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Military airfield |
| Controlled by | United States Army Air Forces |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 14°33′02.06″N 121°01′46.08″E / 14.5505722°N 121.0294667°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1937 |
| In use | 1937–1948 |
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Nielson Field (Luzon, the Philippines) 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.