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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – When all factors are considered, the total economic impact of Minot Air Force Base on the city of Minot reaches more than $651,000,000 annually. This economic output reflects not only the direct contributions of military and civilian payroll but also the broader effects of construction, service contracts, procurements, and indirect job creation. Minot AFB’s influence stretches across almost every sector of the local economy, enhancing the city’s financial stability and growth.
Minot Air Force Base plays an essential role in the economic fabric of the city of Minot, North Dakota. The base, home to more than 12,000 personnel, including 5,500 military members, 6,300 military family members, and is a place of work for almost 1,000 civilian employees, serves as a major driver of local economic activity. The combined economic footprint of the base creates thousands of jobs, generates significant payroll, and supports various industries in the region, making Minot AFB a cornerstone of the city’s economy.
“The relationship between Minot AFB and the City of Minot is remarkably strong, and while the impact cannot be measured solely in quantitative terms, the Economic Impact Report truly does highlight the monetary significance of the partnership between the city and the base,” said U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant Michael Reissfelder, 5th Comptroller Squadron financial analysis deputy flight commander. “That bond makes our mission possible, provides opportunities to our Airmen, and helps the City of Minot grow and prosper.”
The economic impact of Minot AFB begins with its payroll. The base's military payroll totals $370,000,000 annually, while civilian payroll adds another $81,000,000. Together, the base’s personnel account for a total annual payroll of $451,000,000. This sum directly contributes to the local economy by providing income to thousands of individuals, many of whom live in Minot and contribute to the local housing market, retail businesses, and service industries. These payroll expenditures also support local tax revenue, contributing to Minot remaining a vibrant and economically stable community.
Minot AFB also impacts the local construction and service sectors. The base has made many construction contracts for operations and maintenance within the city of Minot, totaling up to $18,000,000. These contracts help support local construction companies and workers, ensuring that the base operates effectively while stimulating economic activity in the region. Minot AFB also uses base support service contracts and medical service contracts worth approximately $13,000,000. These contracts help provide essential services, including maintenance, healthcare, and base operations, while also generating revenue for local businesses and creating jobs for civilian employees.
Another substantial component of the base's economic contribution comes from procurement spending, which impacts various sectors in the city. The base spends roughly $49,000,000 on goods and services such as privatized housing, healthcare services, education, and expenditures at the commissary and base exchange. This, in turn, supports a wide range of local businesses with further impact. In total, these procurements contribute $80,000,000 to the local economy.
“Minot is recognized as an exceptional place to live, characterized by a welcoming community that fosters a sense of belonging,” said Leanna Porter, budget analyst for the 5th Comptroller Squadron. “The local workforce benefits from employment opportunities, while both children and adults have access to an outstanding education system. These outcomes exemplify the most important effects of the economic contribution made by the Air Force Base, of which we are proud to be a part.”
The base's presence creates a ripple effect throughout the local economy, with an estimated two thousand indirect jobs created by the base’s activities. These jobs are spread across industries such as retail, hospitality, and real estate, and contribute a total dollar value of $118,000,000.
| Date Taken: | 02.12.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 03.18.2025 15:44 |
| Story ID: | 492665 |
| Location: | MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH DAKOTA, US |
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