Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field — Sioux City, United States
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Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
Sioux Gateway Airport, officially Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX), serves Sioux City, Iowa, and the surrounding tri-state region where Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota meet. The airport's IATA code has become something of a local point of humor and civic pride, prompting the community to embrace the unusual designation on merchandise rather than change it. SUX offers commercial flights on regional carriers to hub airports, alongside general aviation and Air National Guard operations sharing the field. Its renaming honored Colonel Bud Day, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient with local ties. The facility includes a modern terminal and continues to anchor air transportation for western Iowa.
Runways at Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9002 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 17/35 | 6600 ft (2012 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SIOUX CITY APP/DEP | 124.6 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.45 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.7 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| OPS | ANG COMD POST | 37.31 MHz |
| RDO | FORT DODGE RDO | 122.45 MHz |
| TWR | SIOUX CITY TWR | 118.7 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX)
- Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK) — 98.1 km (61.0 mi)
- Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) — 100.3 km (62.3 mi)
- Eppley Airfield (OMA) — 128.2 km (79.7 mi)
- Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) — 132.0 km (82.0 mi)
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) — 135.3 km (84.1 mi)
- Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) — 147.5 km (91.7 mi)
- Lincoln Airport (LNK) — 175.5 km (109.1 mi)
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 180.5 km (112.2 mi)
SUX, Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, Iowa, is famous for its unusual airport code, serving the tri-state region with regional airline service and shared Air National Guard operations.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field?
The IATA code for Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field is SUX.
What is the ICAO code for Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field?
The ICAO code for Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field is KSUX. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.