Check In \ Processing
Visitor's center
196 Missile Avenue
Minot AFB, ND 58705-5003
Phone 701-723-4066
Phone (DSN) 312-453-4066
Fax 701-723-4068
Fax (DSN) 312-453-4068
Base Passes: 24 hours a day
Pass & ID:
Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Documents to hand carry
*First of all make sure you have all your important papers with you. Some documents you may need are PCS orders, marriage license, birth certificates, household goods inventories, moving van rental agreements, List of bills and due dates, etc. Do not pack these documents with your household goods. Remember to include your Commander's, orderly room and sponsor's telephone numbers in case of an emergency while you are in transit.
Travel Planning
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. There are five pet-friendly family units available on a first-come/first-serve basis. If pet friendly rooms are booked, ask desk for arrangement options.
Single airmen should coordinate with their sponsor (or the First Sergeant) to ensure a dorm room is secured prior to arrival. Lodging and local hotels are booked for state sponsored events in late July and early October. If you are PCSing during these periods make your reservations early.
Reporting Procedures
If you arrive between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, report to your commander's support staff. If you will be house hunting, submit proper leave request before starting permissive leave.
If you arrive after duty hours or on a weekend/holiday the 24 hour arrival point is the Sakakawea Inn located at 173 Summit Drive, Phone number 701-258-7000, Ext 0, DSN 312-453-6161, Ext 0.
Once you have signed in at your commander's support staff, you will be scheduled for mandatory in processing appointments with Base Right Start.
Getting Married Enroute
If you get married before you PCS, you must inform your commander and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures.
Homes Near Base
