Upon Arrival at Minot AFB

Minot Air Force Base On Arrival

- At Minot AFB
--- On Arrival
--- Base Facilities
--- Base Housing
--- Off base Housing
------ Utilities
--- Education
--- Good to Know

- Local Area
--- Area Map
--- Places to See
--- Churches

- Local Business
--- Real Estate
--- Colleges/Schools
--- Civic Organizations
--- Insurance
--- Computer Services
--- Mortgage Companies
--- Car Dealers
--- Accommodations

OK, I am here --- now what?

Arrival at a new Base is an exciting but worrisome time. Information on your new assignment will be the key to making your first days at Minot AFB a pleasant experience. There are numerous resources which offer bits of information but we will place valuable information in one location so you can easily navigate through the arrival process.

Getting to Minot AFB

Arriving at Minot International Airport

Often a member of your gaining unit, or your sponsor, will meet you at the airport.   If you choose to drive yourself: Exit the airport northwest on Airport Rd. Turn right onto US-83 / N. Broadway (about .1 miles from the airport).    Follow for about 11 miles to main base entrance (you will pass the south entrance).

Driving Yourself

From Minot follow US-83 / N. Broadway (about .1 miles from the airport).    Follow for about 11 miles to main base entrance (you will pass the south entrance).

Billeting

Sakakawea Inn- 14 Summit Drive. Phone # 701.727.6161 / DSN 453.6161. Reservations: 1-888-AFLODGE. Inbound personnel should try to make reservations at least 30 days in advance. Stay may be up to 30 days; space permitting. Pets are not allowed in TLF.

In-Processing

Your Commander’s support staff is the check in point for all officers and enlisted airmen upon arrival to Minot AFB. You will report to the your briefings which will be given to you by your commanders support staff. If you have any specific questions, please call 701.723.3950.

The duty uniform is worn during in-processing at Minot AFB. You will need enough uniforms for the six days you will be with the detachment. Do not forget to bring your personnel records including medical, dental and financial when checking in. A billeting assignment, bedding and a temporary meal card for those not on rations will be assigned to you once you have checked in.

Your family is welcome to stay at the Minot AFB Lodge/Sakakawea Inn in temporary housing. Reservations can be made in advance of arrival by calling 701.727.6161. If they are full please refer to hotels off Minot AFB.