 It was also known as Kenney Strip, in honor of Fifth Air Force Commander General George Kenney.The main Dobodura complex had eleven airstrips, most interconnected for taxiing purposes.At the height of the Battle of Buna-Gona supplies began landing at the airfields including artillery spotting planes, a 105mm and five Bren Gun Carriers used to assault Cape Endaiadere,

After the battle, Dobodura was developed into a major airbase, with storage and repair facilities, and interconnecting taxiways to adjacent airfields.