Ninh Hòa Base
| Ninh Hòa Base | |
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| Coordinates | 12°30′16″N 109°08′48″E / 12.50444°N 109.14667°E |
| Site information | |
| Condition | abandoned |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1966 |
| In use | 1966-73 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | 9th Infantry Division |
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| IATA: none – ICAO: none | |||||||||||
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| Elevation AMSL | 20 ft / 6 m | ||||||||||
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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:
- 60th Assault Helicopter Company
- 174th Assault Helicopter Company
Current use
The base is abandoned and is turned over the housing and farmland.
References
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