Ninh Hòa Base

Ninh Hòa Base
 
Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa Province in Vietnam
Ninh Hòa Base is located in Vietnam
Ninh Hòa Base
Ninh Hòa Base
Shown within Vietnam
Coordinates12°30′16″N 109°08′48″E / 12.50444°N 109.14667°E / 12.50444; 109.14667
Site information
OperatorRepublic of Korea Army (ROK Army)
United States Army (US Army)
ConditionAbandoned
Site history
Built1966 (1966)
In use1966-1973 (1973)
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Garrison information
Garrison9th Infantry Division
Airfield information
Elevation20 feet (6 m) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
00/00 1,600 feet (488 m) Asphalt

Ninh Hòa Base is a former Republic of Korea Army base north of Nha Trang in Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam.

History[edit]

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:

C. Co. 227th Assault Helicopter Bn. 1st Aviation Brigade was also stationed there.

Current use[edit]

The base is abandoned and has been turned over to housing and farmland.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kelley, Michael (2002). Where we were in Vietnam. Hellgate Press. p. 362. ISBN 978-1555716257.
  2. ^ "Home". 48ahc.org.