Khe Gát Airfield
Former military airfield in Quang Binh, Vietnam / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Khe Gát Airfield (Vietnamese: Sân bay Khe Gát, also known as Khe Phat Airfield[1][2][3]) was a military airfield in Bo Trach District, Quang Binh, Vietnam. It was built within seven months in 1969 and played a major role for the Vietnam People's Air Force during the Battle of Dong Hoi in April 1972.[4] Nowadays it is part of the Ho Chi Minh Highway.
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Khe Gát Airfield | |
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Sân bay Khe Gát | |
Part of Vietnam People's Air Force | |
Coordinates | 17°39′35″N 106°13′04″E |
Type | Airfield |
Site information | |
Controlled by | ![]() |
Condition | abandoned |
Site history | |
Built | 1969 |
In use | 1969-72 |
Battles/wars | ![]() Vietnam War Battle of Dong Hoi |
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