Thanks to wikipedia for the following info: During the Korean War, Admiral Arthur W. Radford, Chief of Naval Operations saw the need for a naval air station at Cubi Point. It was a rugged and jungle-covered finger of land 3 miles (4.8 km) from Subic Naval Base. Radford believed the air station would be a vital link for the U.S. Navy in the Philippines. Price includes basic economy shipping to most countries, additional fees may incur for Euro, African, South American countries.