Location
Minot AFB is located about 13 miles north of Minot, North Dakota in Ward County and only 50 miles from the Canadian border. The base is also known as Team Minot due to the close relationship the base has with the community. Minot Air Force Base is home to the 5th Bomb Wing and its two squadrons.
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History
Minot businessmen donated approximately $50,000 to buy the first portions of land for the air base. The Minot Chamber of Commerce presented the United States Government with the land May 1, 1955 with construction starting a year later. The Air Force officially activated the base January 10, 1957. The base and its mission have evolved since its activation.
Mission
The mission of the 5th Bomb Wing (AFGSC), Host Wing is skilled, proud Airmen providing full spectrum, expeditionary, B-52H global strike and combat support capabilities to geographic commanders and the Commander, USSTRATCOM, and 91st Missile Wing (AFGSC) mission support…Weapons on target, on time!
Population Served
Minot Air Force Base
- 5,916 active duty
- 11,302 Total Base Population
Minot City: 47,822
Minot Metro Area: 63,465
Base Transportation
You can make arrangements for the Base Taxi by calling 701-723-3121.
Free transportation is provided year round to students attending downtown public schools. Bus Service is also provided to the on-base schools from November through March.
Sponsorship
Your sponsor is an important person who can help with everything from housing to in-processing. A sponsor can help resolve many issues that occur during your move. Air Force regulations require a sponsor be named after notification of your new assignment. Sponsors are expected, at a minimum, to contact you concerning the base, the unit’s mission and your job. Also, your sponsor is expected to meet you on arrival and help you get settled into the base and the community. If you arrive after duty hours or on a weekend/holiday, the 24-hour arrival point is the Sakakawea Inn, 701-248-7000 or DSN 312-453-6161, Ext 0. If you encounter any problems before or during your in-processing to Minot AFB, contact the base Right Start monitor at DSN 312-453-3950 or 701-723-3950.
Until you obtain a permanent address, your mail may be forwarded to: Your Name, PSC 1 Box 1000, Minot AFB, ND 58705-5003.
Temporary Quarters
If you arrive after duty hours or on a weekend/holiday consider staying your first night at the 24 hour arrival point, the Sakakawea Inn located at 173 Summit Drive, DSN 312-453-6161 Ext 0 or 701-248-7000 Ext 0. The toll free number for making CONUS Air Force lodging reservations is 1-888-AF LODGE (1-888-235-6343). Your sponsor can make a reservation for you in advance.
Pets are not allowed in visiting quarters facilities.
Single airmen should coordinate with their sponsor (or the First Sergeant) to ensure a dorm room is secured prior to arrival.
Critical Installation Information
Ensure member and/or dependents have the required passports and/or visa prior to final out-processing. Member and/or dependents are not allowed to final out-process without the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents. Members electing the accompanied tour will not be permitted to out-process without having the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.
These actions are necessary to prevent unforeseen hardships to the military members and their families. Therefore, as a last reiteration, it is essential, members do not out-process without having the appropriate passports/visas for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.
Contact Information
196 Missile Avenue
Minot AFB, ND 58705-5003
Phone 701-723-3093
Phone (DSN) 312-453-3093
Adult Education Centers
Base Training & Education Services
156 Missile Avenue
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-2772
Phone (DSN) 312-453-2772
Fax 701-723-3710
Fax (DSN) 312-453-3710
Barracks/Single Service Member Housing
Consolidated Dorm Management
215 Tanker Trail
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-3315
Phone (DSN) 312-453-3315
Fax 701-723-1985
Fax (DSN) 321-453-1985
Beneficiary Counseling Assistance Coordinators
Tricare Beneficiary Services Office
194 Missile Avenue
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-5176
Phone (DSN) 312-453-5176
Fax 701-723-5733
Fax (DSN) 312-453-5185
Child Development Centers
Child Development Center
166 Missile Avenue
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-3750 / 701-723-6606 / 701-723-3105
Phone (DSN) 312-453-3750
Fax 701-723-1137
Fax (DSN) 312-453-1137
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Airman and Family Readiness Center
291 Peacekeeper Place
Unit 1
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-3950
Phone (DSN) 312-453-3950
Fax 701-723-2922
Fax (DSN) 312-453-2922
Commissary/Shoppette
Commissary
246 Missile Avenue
Minot AFB, ND 58705-5000
Phone 701-723-4559
Phone (DSN) 312-453-4559
Fax 701-723-3959
Fax (DSN) 312-453-3959
EFMP – Enrollment
SNAIC – EFMP Enrollment
194 Missile Avenue
5th Medical Group
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-5044
Phone (DSN) 312-453-5044
Family Center
Airman and Family Readiness Center
291 Peacekeeper Place
Unit 1
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-3950
Phone (DSN) 312-453-3950
Fax 701-723-2922
Fax (DSN) 312-453-2922
Finance Office
Finance office
475 Summit Drive
Minot Air Force Base, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-4322
Phone (DSN) 312-453-4322
Fax 701-723-4328
Fax (DSN) 312-453-4328
Hospital/Medical Treatment Facility(s)
Hospital Appointments
194 Missile Avenue
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 1-866-299-4233 / 701-723-5633
Phone (DSN) 312-453-5633
Household Goods/Transportation Office (outbound)
Traffic Management Office
527 Bomber Boulevard
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-1848
Phone (DSN) 312-453-1848
Fax 701-723-6067
Fax (DSN) 312-453-6067
Legal Services/JAG
Legal Office
475 Summit Drive
Suite 211
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-3026
Phone (DSN) 312-453-3026
Fax 701-723-4159
Fax (DSN) 312-453-4159
ID/CAC Card Processing
Military Personnel Flight
475 Summit Drive
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-1342
Phone (DSN) 312-453-1342
Fax 701-723-4202
Legal Services/JAG
Legal Office
475 Summit Drive
Suite 211
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-3026
Phone (DSN) 312-453-3026
Fax 701-723-4159
Fax (DSN) 312-453-4159
Loan Closet
MWR Outdoor Recreation
146 Missile Avenue
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-3648
Phone (DSN) 312-453-3648
Fax 701-723-4334
Fax (DSN) 312-453-4334
Military Clothing Sales
AAFES
248 Missile Avenue
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-727-4716 / 701-723-3341
Phone (DSN) 312-453-3341
Personnel Support Office
Military Personnel Flight
475 Summit Drive
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-1342
Phone (DSN) 312-453-1342
Fax 701-723-4202
Restaurants/Fast Food
AAFES
248 Missile Avenue
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-727-4706
Transition Assistance Program
Airman and Family Readiness Center
291 Peacekeeper Place
Unit 1
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-3950
Phone (DSN) 312-453-3950
Fax 701-723-2922
Fax (DSN) 312-453-2922
Victim Advocate Services
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
194 Missile Avenue
Minot AFB, ND 58705
Phone 701-723-5275 / 701-340-8882 (24 hour on call number) / 701-723-3096 (Security Police Desk)
Phone (DSN) 312-453-5375
Fax 701-723-5695
Fax (DSN) 312-453-2021
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC & WIC-O)
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
291 Peacekeeper Place
Minot AFB, ND 58704
Phone 701-723-2118
Phone (DSN) 312-453-2118