[2] The airfield was reportedly constructed over a 2-year period with large amounts of crushed rock being used to build foundations on the marshy land.

[3] The base was put into service by the Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF).

Aircraft at the airfield include four Hook helicopters without rotors in the process of being assembled, one probable Fresco (this is the first time a jet-type aircraft has been observed at this airfield), three Colt and one Hound.

The restricted area around Haiphong was reduced in March 1967 and the first US air attack on the base took place on 23 April 1967.

[8] During Operation Linebacker II in December 1972 the base was repeatedly struck by U.S. Navy aircraft causing extensive damage.