Bomb dropped by U.S. in World War II explodes at airport in Japan

Bomb dropped by U.S. in World War II explodes at airport in Japan, causing runway damage and cancellation of 80 flights

An explosion occurred at Miyazaki Airport in Japan, causing all flights to be canceled

The explosion partially destroyed the taxiway. Police had previously found unexploded ordnance at the airport, as the airport is located on the site of a former airbase.