Flying in Sioux City, IA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Sioux City — the nearest is Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (KSUX), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 07m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 53m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Sioux City
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
Le Mars Municipal Airport
Harold Davidson Field
Wayne Municipal Airport / Stan Morris Field
Sioux County Regional Airport
James G. Whiting Memorial Field
Cherokee County Regional Airport
Ida Grove Municipal Airport
Tekamah Municipal Airport
Sheldon Regional Airport
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
Storm Lake Municipal Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:26–19:34 | 15h 07m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:34–16:26 | 8h 53m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15.9°C / 61°F | 4.4°C / 40°F | 26 km/h | 30% |
| Summer | 29.9°C / 86°F | 18.9°C / 66°F | 20 km/h | 22% |
| Autumn | 18°C / 64°F | 7.5°C / 46°F | 23 km/h | 15% |
| Winter | 0.7°C / 33°F | -9°C / 16°F | 23 km/h | 18% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Sioux City, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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