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