Ninh Hòa Base Explained

Ninh Hòa Base
Ensign: 
Location:Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa Province
Country:Vietnam
Pushpin Map:Vietnam
Pushpin Map Caption:Shown within Vietnam
Pushpin Label:Ninh Hòa Base
Operator:Republic of Korea Army (ROK Army)
United States Army (US Army)
Garrison:9th Infantry Division
Used:1966-
Condition:Abandoned
Battles:
Vietnam War
Elevation:20feet
R1-Number:00/00
R1-Length:1600feet
R1-Surface:Asphalt

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 32km (20miles) 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

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

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kelley, Michael. Where we were in Vietnam. Hellgate Press. 2002. 978-1555716257. 362.
  2. Web site: Home . 48ahc.org.