About Khe Sanh Combat Base (Ta Con Airport)
Khe Sanh Combat Base, also known as Ta Con Airport, is a preserved former airfield and military base in Tan Hop Commune, Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province. Located on National Route 9 about 65 km west of Dong Ha, it was a major United States Marine Corps outpost and site of the 1968 siege. Today it is an open-air museum displaying aircraft, tanks, bunkers and exhibits related to its wartime history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore an open-air historic site centered on the former runway and airfield. The site includes preserved bunkers, trenches, and reconstructed fortifications, along with displayed military hardware such as aircraft, helicopters, tanks and artillery. A small indoor museum hall exhibits photographs, maps, weapons and artifacts. The surrounding area is a broad valley with grassy terrain and mountain views. Visitors walk between outdoor exhibits and the museum building.
Key highlights
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Preserved Ta Con airstrip and runway
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Outdoor display of US aircraft, helicopters, tanks and artillery
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Reconstructed bunkers, trenches and fortified positions
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Indoor museum with photographs, maps and wartime artifacts
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Location on National Route 9 within the former Demilitarized Zone area