The Segi (Seghe) Point area was the base of the British Commonwealth coastwatcher, Donald Gilbert Kennedy, who had monitored Japanese shipping and aircraft (reporting by radio) and also rescued American airman who were shot down in the territory held by the Japanese.

In May and June 1943 Japanese patrols moved into the Segi Point area.

The Segi Point area was secured by the 4th Marine Raider Battalion on 30 June 1943 in the opening phase of the New Georgia Campaign.

In August the runway was widened to 200 feet (61 m) and two 42,000 US gallons (160,000 L; 35,000 imp gal) gas tanks had been constructed and by September, 52 hardstands had been completed.

[1]: 264 USAAF units based at Segi Point included: US Navy units based at Segi Point included: The airfield remains in use today as Seghe Airport.