[1] In April 1966, the 84th Construction Battalion built a 1,197 feet (365 m) extension to the runway.

[2]: 125  In early 1967, the RMK-BRJ construction firm built a 3,400 feet (1,000 m) taxiway extension and various support buildings.

[2]: 274 The 1883d Communications Squadron designated and organized at Qui Nhon Airfield, South Vietnam, 1 November 1965, forming part of the 1964th Communications Group.

It then moved to Phu Cat Air Base on 1 April 1967.

The city is served commercially by Phu Cat Airport.