The station became operational with the activation of the 731st Radar Squadron (SAGE) on 1 December 1960, feeding data to DC-19 at Minot AFB, North Dakota.

The radars were operated until 1968 when Air Defense Command closed the station as part of a draw down of assets and budget reductions.

The PM-1 plant was operated by Air Force, Army and Navy personnel, and it produced electricity for 4,101 hours without incident.

Today, what was Sundance AFS is part of a housing development called "Vista West".

Units: Assignments: This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency