Ta Con Airport Relic Museum

Again on the DMZ tour. This was an interesting place and the history around the area and why it was put here as a combat base to shut off the Ho Chi Minh trail. A few interesting relics still here such as bunkers, a Patton tank, an APC and a Huey and Chinook helicopter. The museum tells of the siege to take the area and subsequent battles. Good for the history buffs.

I’ve been visiting the Khe Sanh Combat Base and its Ta Con airstrip museum for 17 years, often with American veterans who fought in Vietnam. This site, infamous for the 77-day siege where countless American GIs and fifteen thousand of North Vietnamese soldiers lost their lives, is more than a historical landmark—it’s a place of healing. For the veterans, it’s a chance to face their past and honor the fallen, and for me, it’s a space to reflect on the sacrifices of both sides. I often think of those who died here and hope their souls rest in peace. That said, the museum experience could be improved. The interior exhibitions lean a bit biased in their presentation, and some photo captions are inaccurate—corrections would add credibility. Accessibility is another issue; there’s no ramp for wheelchair users, limiting who can fully explore the site. The souvenir counter feels cluttered and could be reorganized to create a warmer, more welcoming vibe for visitors. On a brighter note, the surrounding area boasts some of Vietnam’s best coffee, a legacy started by Frenchman Eugène Poilane in the mid-1920s. Sipping it amid the now-peaceful coffee fields adds a unique layer to the visit. Khe Sanh remains a powerful, humbling place, but a few updates could make it even more meaningful for those who come to remember.

Arriving at Khe Sanh and Tà Cơn Airport on a spring day, the cool air and soft sunlight create an unexpectedly peaceful atmosphere. Setting aside political matters, let's reflect on the brutality of war, hoping that there will be no more any bloody war on the land of Vietnam. Some of the facilities show signs of damage, and we hope the management will carry out maintenance and repairs soon. The ticket price is 50,000 VND per person.

Khe sanh combat base consider one of the most famous outposts base in the Vietnam war history Recommend - watch the documentary and read the information before visiting this site

A humbling experience. For all sides. I got to walk alone quiet around the field. It must have been hell there. Though provoking and I believe if you have any interest you should go.

Hearing a lot of stories on the battle of Khe Sanh, which was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War, I decided to come and see the museum. I must admit I was not disappointed as I could learn Abu the story of the 1968 Battle of Khe Sanh and the role the base played during the war.

Last visit was 5 or so years ago. They dont seem to have added much but the relics there have been better maintained and spruced up. Khe Sanh was an iconic battle in a terrible war. A lot of the signage is understanably anti-American but focuses more on the pain and death the aggressors suffered in what in the end was a doomed exercise. The real highlight is the surrounding Annamitw mountains and the Ho Chi Minh Trail that winds through this massive mountain chain. Truly spectacular and unforgettable once you get it of the urban areas.

Great place to visit, but don’t drink the coffee or buy the ‘relics’ (it’s illegal to take them home) 🤣