United States Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahya El Gharb

Closed naval station in Morocco

34°18′33″N 6°18′41″W / 34.30917°N 6.31139°W / 34.30917; -6.31139TypeArmy BarracksSite informationOwnerRoyal Moroccan Air ForceControlled by

MoroccoSite historyBuilt1940 (1940)Built byMoroccoIn use1940-1976

United States Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahya El Gharb was a U.S. Naval communications station consisting of work facilities, supply, living facilities, and rest and recreation of the United States Navy located just outside of Sidi Yahya El Gharb,^[1] Morocco. It was a U.S. Navy installation connected to the Naval Air Station Port Lyautey in Kenitra, Morocco.^[2] The base was closed in 1976.^[3]

Following its closure in the mid-1970's, the base was returned to the government of the Kingdom of Morocco and was transformed into a military barracks serving Sidi Slimane Air Base by the Royal Moroccan Air Force. As of 2021, it continues to serve in that capacity.

References

^ "Harvey S. Adams".
^ http://www.portlyautey.com/Port%20Lyautey%20History.htm History of Port Lyeautey
^ http://www.portlyautey.com/ The base closures in the mid 1970s