Ellsworth Air Force Base

Ellsworth AFB is located in Box Elder, South Dakota, approximately 10 miles from Rapid City, South Dakota. The 28th Bomb Wing assigned to the Air Combat Command's Twelfth Air Force serves as the base's host unit. The wing is one of two B-1B Lancer strategic bomber wings in the USAF. The 28th Bomb Wing is responsible for delivering critical combat power around the globe. The wing includes an operations group, a maintenance group, a mission support group, and a medical group. This Ellsworth AFB directory features the critical info you’ll need to navigate through the many facilities and recreational opportunities available on base.