90th Missile Wing LGM-30 Minuteman Missile Launch Sites, Nuclear missile launch sites in Wyoming, United States.
The 90th Missile Wing LGM-30 Minuteman Missile Launch Sites is a military unit in Wyoming consisting of hidden missile silos spread across three states. Each launch facility sits deep underground, surrounded by thick concrete and connected through isolated communication channels.
The facilities were built in the early sixties as a response to nuclear threats during the Cold War. Spreading them over large areas ensured that not all sites could be attacked at the same time.
The missile sites appear as modest fences and gates across wide prairie land, with only a few above-ground structures revealing their presence. Visitors can occasionally drive through zones where guard personnel monitor access to the underground facilities around the clock.
The sites lie far apart in remote areas, mostly reachable only by gravel roads. Visitors should know that military property is closely guarded and access without permission is not allowed.
Some of the sites are now decommissioned and occasionally open for public tours, offering a rare glimpse into the technology of the era. Visitors can see deactivated control rooms and security airlocks that remained hidden for decades.
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