Naval Air Station Port Lyautey
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Naval Air Station Port Lyautey is a former United States Navy Naval Air Station in Morocco, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north-northwest of Kenitra and about 120 kilometres (75 mi) northeast of Casablanca. The Naval Air Station was turned over to the Royal Moroccan Air Force and the last of US military personnel departed the base in 1977. The airport was later reopened as Kenitra Airport after it was closed.
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Naval Air Station Port Lyautey | |
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Located near Kenitra, Morocco | |
Coordinates | 34°17′56.10″N 006°35′42.84″W |
Type | Naval Air Station |
Site information | |
Controlled by | French Naval Air Station United States Navy |
Site history | |
Built | 1919 (French) |
In use | 1942–1977 |
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