Camp Eagle (H 401) Heliport

The heliport and the associated Camp Eagle were closed as part of a major strategic realignment of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK). This was driven by the Land Partnership Plan (LPP) and the Yongsan Relocation Plan (YRP), which aimed to consolidate U.S. forces from numerous smaller bases scattered north of Seoul into a few major hubs, primarily Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek. The closure was a strategic military decision to improve operational efficiency, enhance force protection by moving assets further south, and return valuable land to the Republic of Korea.

After its closure and return to the South Korean government, the site has undergone significant changes. Following environmental remediation to clean up contamination left from decades of military use, the land has been repurposed for civilian use. Satellite imagery of the coordinates shows that the former heliport and camp area have been largely cleared. A significant portion of the site is now occupied by a large-scale solar farm. The distinct layout of the heliport, including its runway and helipads, is no longer present. The area is part of a broader redevelopment plan by the local government for industrial or commercial use.

Camp Eagle and its H-401 Heliport were a key forward-deployed U.S. Army aviation base in Gangwon Province. Its strategic location made it critical for supporting ground forces in the central and eastern corridors of the Korean peninsula, near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The heliport was the primary operational facility of the camp, housing attack and reconnaissance helicopter units of the 2nd Infantry Division's Combat Aviation Brigade. Notably, it was home to units such as the 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment (Attack), which operated the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. The heliport supported constant readiness operations, joint training exercises with the ROK Army, and served as a significant deterrent force throughout the Cold War and post-Cold War eras.

There are no plans or prospects for reopening Camp Eagle (H-401) as a military heliport. The closure was part of a permanent and strategic consolidation of U.S. forces in South Korea. The land has been officially returned to the South Korean government and is actively being redeveloped for civilian purposes, making any future military use highly improbable.