Naval Air Station Keflavik War with the Soviet Union, and world tensions increasing, Iceland's leaders reconsidered. Icelandic officials decided that membership in the NATO alliance was not a sufficient defense and, at the request of NATO, entered into a defense agreement with the United States. This was the beginning of the Iceland Defense Force. Over the next four decades, the Defense Force was "at the front" of the Cold War and was credited with playing a significant role in deterrence. On 25 May 1951 the U.S. Air Force reestablished a presence at Keflavik Airport with the establishment of the 1400th Air Base Group. Jurisdiction
Nauru International Airport Nauru International Airport Nauru International Airport is the sole airport in the Republic of Nauru. The airport currently connects the country to eight international passenger destinations, all served by Nauru's national airline, Nauru Airlines. The airstrip was built during the World War II Japanese occupation of Nauru using forced labour and operations began in January 1943. After the war, it was converted to a civilian airport. The airport is located in the Yaren district, just north of many of the government buildings, including the Parliament House, police station, and the secondary school. The airport holds the head office of Nauru