Ninh Hòa Base
Ninh Hòa Base![]() ![]() | |||||||
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Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa Province in Vietnam | |||||||
![]() ![]() Ninh Hòa Base Shown within Vietnam | |||||||
Coordinates | 12°30′16″N 109°08′48″E / 12.50444°N 109.14667°ECoordinates: 12°30′16″N 109°08′48″E / 12.50444°N 109.14667°E | ||||||
Site information | |||||||
Operator | Republic of Korea Army (ROK Army) United States Army (US Army) | ||||||
Condition | Abandoned | ||||||
Site history | |||||||
Built | 1966 | ||||||
In use | 1966-1973 | ||||||
Battles/wars | ![]() Vietnam War | ||||||
Garrison information | |||||||
Garrison | 9th Infantry Division | ||||||
Airfield information | |||||||
Elevation | 20 feet (6 m) AMSL | ||||||
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Ninh Hòa Base is a former Republic of Korea Army base north of Nha Trang in Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam.
History[]
The base was originally established in September 1966 by the 9th Infantry Division along Highway 1 approximately 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Nha Trang.[1] The base remained in use by the 9th Division until their departure from Vietnam in March 1973.
Other units stationed at Ninh Hòa at various times included:
- 48th Assault Helicopter Company, Blue Star[2]
Current use[]
The base is abandoned and has been turned over to housing and farmland.
References[]
- ^ Kelley, Michael (2002). Where we were in Vietnam. Hellgate Press. p. 362. ISBN 978-1555716257.
- ^ http://www.48ahc.org/
Categories:
- Installations of the United States Army in South Vietnam
- Army installations of the Republic of Korea
- Buildings and structures in Khánh Hòa province