Phước Vĩnh Base Camp

Phước Vĩnh Base Camp
An aerial view of the Phuoc Vinh Base Camp in February 1969, showing the asphalt runway
Site information
TypeArmy Base
Location
Coordinates11°17′53″N 106°47′43″E / 11.29806°N 106.79528°E / 11.29806; 106.79528 (Phước Vĩnh Base Camp)
Site history
Built1965
In use1965-present
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Garrison information
Occupants1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division
506th Infantry Regiment
1st Cavalry Division
Phước Vĩnh Airfield
Summary
Elevation AMSL180 ft / 15 m
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
09/27 3,700 1,128 asphalt

Phước Vĩnh Base Camp (also known as Phước Vĩnh Combat Base) is a former U.S. Army base north of Biên Hòa in southern Vietnam.