South Dakota · Air Force
Ellsworth Air Force Base
Rapid City, South Dakota
- Air Force
- Air Force Base
- South Dakota
- Official source
Installation overview
About Ellsworth Air Force Base
Ellsworth Air Force Base is home to the B-1B Lancer bomber and will be the first base to receive the B-21 Raider.
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Location
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Rapid City, South Dakota
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Air Force
- Installation type
- Air Force Base
- State
- South Dakota
- Nearest city
- Rapid City
- Official website
- Visit official site
- Area hazard risk
- Very Low
Public sources
Visit official installation websiteThis page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: January 2024
Living Near the Base
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Family and Lifestyle
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- Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Ellsworth Air Force Base
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (RAPID CITY RGNL AP, SD US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Pennington County.
- Avg high
- 59.6°F
- Avg low
- 33.7°F
- Annual rainfall
- 17.44 in
- Typical snowfall
- 48.5 in
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Very LowClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
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Ellsworth Air Force Base FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Ellsworth Air Force Base located?
Ellsworth Air Force Base is located near Rapid City, South Dakota.
What city is closest to Ellsworth Air Force Base?
Rapid City is the nearest listed city for Ellsworth Air Force Base.
What is it like to live near Ellsworth Air Force Base?
Living near a military installation varies by commute, housing market, school access, and community amenities. Use this page as a starting point and verify local details directly.
What is the natural-hazard risk near Ellsworth Air Force Base?
The surrounding Pennington community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 59.6°F, average low near 33.7°F, about 17.44 inches of annual rainfall, about 48.5 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.