Sioux Falls Regional Airport (KFSD)
Medium airport · Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Sioux Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFSD |
| IATA | FSD |
| Elevation | 1,429 ft (436 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°35'8" W 96°44'28" 43.58546, -96.74115 |
| Location | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 09/27 | 3,151 ft (960 m) | 75 ft | CON | Yes |
| 15/33 | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sioux Falls Regional Airport at a glance
Sioux Falls Regional Airport is a medium airport in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as FSD. The field elevation of 1,429 ft (436 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFSD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFSD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Sioux Falls Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chan Gurney Municipal Airport | KYKN | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field | KSUX | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Huron Regional Airport | KHON | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Watertown Regional Airport | KATY | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Redwood Falls Municipal Airport | KRWF | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sioux Falls Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,429 ft field elevation of Sioux Falls Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Sioux Falls Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sioux Falls Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sioux Falls Regional Airport is KFSD, and its IATA code is FSD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sioux Falls Regional Airport above sea level?
Sioux Falls Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,429 feet (436 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sioux Falls Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.5855, -96.7412 — in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chan Gurney Municipal Airport, about 91 km away.
Does KFSD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFSD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Sioux Falls Regional Airport?
Sioux Falls Regional Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a CON surface.