Khe Sanh Combat Base
Khe Sanh Combat Base is an aerodrome in Vietnam. It was established in 1962 and was occupied by the 3rd Marine Division. It is one of the 29 sights listed on this site and ranks as the 18th most looked-up sight in Vietnam on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between February and April, when temperatures are lower and rainfall is minimal. From March, daily highs reach about 27 °C. The wettest period occurs from August to October, with October seeing about 442 mm of rain over 25 days.
To reach the site, you can fly to Dong Hoi Airport, which is 97 km away, or Phu Bai International Airport, located 108 km from the base. The site is approximately 495 km from the capital, Hanoi. There are no specific details provided regarding opening hours, prices, or wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is October, with about 442 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 30 | 40 | 84 | 174 | 185 | 238 | 332 | 381 | 442 | 185 | 81 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
