Ellsworth Air Force Base
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Military air base in Box Elder, South Dakota, United States.
Ellsworth Air Force Base extends across 4,858 acres of land near Rapid City, housing advanced B-1B Lancer bombers and military training facilities.
The installation started operations in 1941 as Rapid City Army Air Base, training B-17 Flying Fortress crews during World War II operations.
The base received its current name in 1953 to honor Brigadier General Richard Ellsworth, who died in an aircraft accident near Newfoundland.
The facility maintains a workforce of 4,100 service members and operates two B-1B combat squadrons within the 28th Bomb Wing division.
Ellsworth Air Force Base incorporates ground control stations for MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft, combining manned and unmanned aviation capabilities.
Location: Pennington County
Location: Meade County
Location: Jackson County
Inception: 1942
Official opening: 1942
Part of: Air Combat Command
Website: http://ellsworth.af.mil
GPS coordinates: 44.14504,-103.10357
Latest update: May 30, 2025 11:20
Pactola Lake
31.5 km
Dinosaur Park
13.7 km
Hotel Alex Johnson
12.2 km
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
2.7 km
Stratobowl
26.9 km
Rapid City High School
12.6 km
Sheridan Lake
33.6 km
Keystone Wye
36.5 km
Rushmore Cave
35.2 km
The Journey Museum and Gardens
11.3 km
Pactola Dam
31.7 km
Sitting Bull Crystal Cavern Dance Pavilion
25.5 km
Rapid City Public Library
12.5 km
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
13.7 km
O'Harra Stadium
11.3 km
Church of the Immaculate Conception
12.4 km
Big Thunder Gold Mine
37.5 km
Pennington County Courthouse
12 km
Carnegie Public Library Building
12.3 km
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
12.6 km
Hermosa Masonic Lodge
34.5 km
Pap Madison Cabin
12.7 km
Prairie Edge Trading Company and Galleries
12.2 km
Keystone School
37.6 km
Milwaukee Road Freight House
12.1 km
First Congregational Church
12.5 km
Gambrill Storage Building
12.4 km
Rapid City Masonic Temple
12.4 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes