Korat air force base Thailand

Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, located in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, has played a significant role in regional military history. During the Vietnam War, it was a key United States Air Force (USAF) installation, hosting units such as the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing and serving as a base for F-105 Thunderchief and F-4 Phantom II combat operations over Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The base supported a wide range of missions, including interdiction, close air support, and air defense suppression. After the end of major U.S. operations in Southeast Asia, Korat was returned to the Royal Thai Air Force and continues to serve as an important Thai military installation today.