Motulalo is the largestislet ofNukufetau,Tuvalu.[1][2] The traditional history of Nukufetau recalls that in order to protect the atoll from raiders fromTonga, 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 anairfield 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 toFunafuti International Airport.[5]
8°03′53″S178°22′38″E / 8.0647°S 178.3771°E /-8.0647; 178.3771
| Islands |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Atolls | ||
| Islets of Funafuti | ||
| Islets of Nanumea | ||
| Islets of Nui | ||
| Islets of Nukufetau | ||
| Islets of Vaitupu | ||
