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Catecka Base Camp

Coordinates: 13°51′54″N 107°57′43″E / 13.865°N 107.962°E / 13.865; 107.962
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Catecka Base Camp
(Catecka Airfield)
 
Pleiku, Central Highlands in Vietnam
Catecka Base Camp is located in Vietnam
Catecka Base Camp
Catecka Base Camp
Shown within Vietnam
Coordinates13°51′54″N 107°57′43″E / 13.865°N 107.962°E / 13.865; 107.962
TypeArmy Base
Site information
OperatorArmy of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)
United States Army (U.S. Army)
ConditionAbandoned
Site history
Built1965 (1965)
In use1965-1966 (1966)
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Garrison information
Garrison1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
Airfield information
Elevation2,385 feet (727 m) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
00/00  Unknown

Catecka Base Camp (also known as Catecka, Catecka Tea Plantation or The Stadium) is a former U.S. Army base southwest of Pleiku in central Vietnam.

History

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The base was first established in October 1965 by the 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) to support the relief of the Siege of Plei Me. The base was beside QL-19 next to the Catecka Tea Plantation and approximately 12 km southwest of Pleiku.[1]: 5–95  The base was originally called the Stadium but by November 1965 when it was taken over by the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry (Airmobile) it was called Catecka.[1]: 5–481 

Current use

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The base is abandoned and is turned over to farmland. The Bàu Cạn Tea Plantation remains in operation.

References

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  1. ^ a b Kelley, Michael (2002). Where we were in Vietnam. Hellgate Press. ISBN 978-1555716257.