Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field

SUX KSUX Sioux City, Iowa Elevation: 1,098 ft

Sioux Gateway Airport serves the Sioux City tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Located 6 miles south of downtown Sioux City, SUX offers a 9,003-foot runway accommodating all heavy jets and most VIP-configured airliners. The airport serves the beef processing industry (Tyson Foods, Seaboard), the Missouri River region, and the tri-state business community. Estimated charter rates to Sioux City via SUX: light jets from $4,000 per hour, mid-size jets from $5,500 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.

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Transworld Jets Insider Tip

Sioux City's 9,003-foot runway is one of the most capable in the tri-state region. The city is a major meatpacking and beef processing center, with Tyson Foods and Seaboard Corporation operations driving corporate aviation. The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center celebrates the expedition's passage through the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy jets land at Sioux City?

Yes. Sioux Gateway's 9,003-foot runway accommodates all heavy jets and most VIP-configured airliners.

Why fly private to the Sioux City tri-state area of Iowa?

Private aviation offers the fastest, most flexible access to the Sioux City tri-state area of Iowa, bypassing commercial airline schedules and connections. Our brokers can arrange same-day charter flights to match your exact itinerary.