The base's runway was closed on 31 December 1996 to aircraft operations. Helicopter operations at Malmstrom continue in support of the base's missile mission.
tHE bAse's RUnway was Closed ON 31 dECeMbEr 1996 TO. aIrcraft OpeRAtIonS. HeliCoptER OperatiONs at malmstroM contiNUE In SuPpOrT oF The bAse's misSilE misSion