Nước Mặn (Marble Mountain) Air Facility
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About Nước Mặn (Marble Mountain) Air Facility
Marble Mountain Air Facility (MMAF), also known as Da Nang East Airfield, Marble Mountain Army Airfield and Nuoc Man Airfield, was an aviation facility used primarily by the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. It was a helicopter facility that was constructed in August 1965 and served as home to Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16), the 5th Special Forces Group and an assortment of other squadrons until May 1971. It was controlled by the United States Army from May 1971 to August 1972 and finally by the Republic of Vietnam Air Force (RVNAF) from 29 August 1972 to 29 March 1975 when it fell to the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN). It was in Quảng Nam Province 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Da Nang Air Base on a strip of beach between China Beach and the Marble Mountains.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nước Mặn (Marble Mountain) Air Facility located?
Nước Mặn (Marble Mountain) Air Facility is heliport located in Da Nang, Vietnam, at an elevation of 29 ft (9 m).
What time zone is Nước Mặn (Marble Mountain) Air Facility in?
Nước Mặn (Marble Mountain) Air Facility is in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone (UTC+07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Nước Mặn (Marble Mountain) Air Facility?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Nước Mặn (Marble Mountain) Air Facility is approximately 1.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Nước Mặn (Marble Mountain) Air Facility?
The nearest airport to Nước Mặn (Marble Mountain) Air Facility is Da Nang International Airport (DAD), about 3.2 nm to the wnw, followed by Phu Bai International Airport and Chu Lai Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Nước Mặn (Marble Mountain) Air Facility data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.