diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index cf9874ab..08acf714 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 * **[Mission Generation]** Given a CAS flight was planned, delay ground force attack until first CAS flight is on station
 * **[Mission Generation]** Add option to switch ATFLIR to LITENING automatically for ground based F-18C flights
 * **[Mission Generation]** Add option to configure OPFOR autoplanner aggressiveness and have the AI take risks and plan missions against defended targets
+* **[Mission Generation]** Add option to configure the desired tanker on-station time in settings
 * **[Cheat Menu]** Option to instantly transfer squadrons across bases.
 * **[UI]** Add selectable units in faction overview during campaign generation.
 * **[UI]** Add button to rename pilots in Air Wing's Squadron dialog.
diff --git a/game/ato/flightplans/packagerefueling.py b/game/ato/flightplans/packagerefueling.py
index e59e130c..1fce958e 100644
--- a/game/ato/flightplans/packagerefueling.py
+++ b/game/ato/flightplans/packagerefueling.py
@@ -23,9 +23,17 @@ class PackageRefuelingFlightPlan(RefuelingFlightPlan):
     def patrol_duration(self) -> timedelta:
         # TODO: Only consider aircraft that can refuel with this tanker type.
         refuel_time_minutes = 5
+        min_patrol_duration = refuel_time_minutes
+
         for self.flight in self.package.flights:
             flight_size = self.flight.roster.max_size
             refuel_time_minutes = refuel_time_minutes + 4 * flight_size + 1
+            min_patrol_duration = (
+                self.flight.coalition.game.settings.desired_tanker_on_station_time.seconds
+                // 60
+            )
+        if refuel_time_minutes < min_patrol_duration:
+            refuel_time_minutes = min_patrol_duration
 
         return timedelta(minutes=refuel_time_minutes)
 
diff --git a/game/settings/settings.py b/game/settings/settings.py
index 9b326ebb..ab89a54c 100644
--- a/game/settings/settings.py
+++ b/game/settings/settings.py
@@ -386,6 +386,14 @@ class Settings:
         min=30,
         max=150,
     )
+    desired_tanker_on_station_time: timedelta = minutes_option(
+        "Desired tanker on-station time",
+        page=MISSION_GENERATOR_PAGE,
+        section=GAMEPLAY_SECTION,
+        default=timedelta(minutes=60),
+        min=30,
+        max=150,
+    )
     # Mission specific
     max_frontline_length: int = bounded_int_option(
         "Maximum frontline length (km)",