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Minot Air Force Base

Minot Air Force Base is home to both B-52 Stratofortress bombers and Minuteman III ICBMs.

Minot, North Dakota

Base Overview

Minot Air Force Base is home to both B-52 Stratofortress bombers and Minuteman III ICBMs.

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Location and Map

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Minot AFB, ND 58705
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Family and Lifestyle
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Minot Air Force Base

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (FOXHOLM 7 N, ND US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Ward County.

Avg high

53.4°F

Avg low

31°F

Annual rainfall

17.64 in

Typical snowfall

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively Moderate
TornadoVery Low
FloodVery Low
Extreme heatVery Low

Climate 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.

Minot Air Force Base FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is Minot Air Force Base located?

Minot Air Force Base is located near Minot, North Dakota.

What city is closest to Minot Air Force Base?

Minot is the nearest listed city for Minot Air Force Base.

What is it like to live near Minot 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 Minot Air Force Base?

The surrounding Ward community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 53.4°F, average low near 31°F, about 17.64 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.

Quick Facts
Branch
Air Force
State
North Dakota
Nearby City
Minot
Installation Type
Air Force Base
Region
Regional installation area
Airport Access
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Area Hazard Risk
Relatively Low

Trust notice

This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.