Motulalo

[1][2] The traditional history of Nukufetau recalls that in order to protect the atoll from raiders from Tonga, Tauasa, an aliki (chief), was given Motulalo.

[3] Tauasa would pull up coconut trees and throw them at the raiders.

[3] During World War II the American forces built an airfield and a deepwater wharf on Motulalo.

[4] After the war the airfield was dismantled and the land returned to its owners.

[4] Beginning in October 2023, the airfield returns to use, with domestic flights to Funafuti International Airport.