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Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
Sioux City, United States

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SUXmedium airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
Sioux City, United States
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Tri-state regional gateway serving Sioux City, Iowa.
Opened
1942
Location
Sioux City, United States
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX/KSUX) is a public use airport located in Sioux City, Iowa, serving the tri-state region of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. It is owned and operated by the City of Sioux City and functions as both a commercial and military airfield, shared with the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing.
The airport is named in honor of Colonel George E. "Bud" Day, a Sioux City native, Medal of Honor recipient, and highly decorated U.S. Air Force officer and Vietnam War prisoner of war. Commercial service at SUX has historically been limited, with regional carriers providing connections to major hub airports. The airport has seen fluctuating airline service over the years, often served by regional partners of major U.S. carriers.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building with a small number of gates serving regional commercial flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting the airport to downtown Sioux City, approximately five miles away.
Airlines here
United Express (operated by SkyWest Airlines) has provided service connecting Sioux City to hub airports such as Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Colonel George E. "Bud" Day, a Sioux City native and Medal of Honor recipient.
- ›The airport is co-located with the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing.
- ›SUX serves the tri-state region of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
- ›The airport's IATA code SUX has been used humorously in marketing campaigns embracing the nickname.
- ›The facility has both military and civilian aviation operations on shared runways.
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Latest news
Siouxland Public Media· 7/21/2026
Streck named new director of Sioux Gateway Airport
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KSCJ 1360· 4/5/2026
Sioux City Announces Appointment of New City Manager
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KCAU 9 News· 7/21/2026
Sioux City announces new Sioux Gateway Airport Director
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ktiv.com· 4/2/2026
Mike Collett to be appointed new City Manager for Sioux City
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