Sioux Gateway Airport, Commercial airport in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux Gateway Airport is a commercial airport in Sioux City, Iowa, spanning roughly 2,460 acres (about 1,000 hectares) south of downtown. The facility operates two runways and provides scheduled air service for the region.
The airport was established in March 1942 as Sioux City Army Air Base, serving as a training center for B-24 and B-17 bombers during World War II. After the war, the facility transitioned to civilian use and developed into a regional commercial hub.
The facility was named Brigadier General Bud Day Field in 2002 to honor Colonel George Day, a Sioux City native who received the Medal of Honor. This naming connects the airport to local military heroism and regional pride.
The terminal offers free Wi-Fi, work stations, and computer access, along with an onsite café for passengers. Parking rates are among the lowest in the area, making it convenient for travelers.
The airport embraced its unusual FAA identifier "SUX" by turning it into merchandise and marketing materials around the distinctive code. Visitors often overlook this playful approach to what might otherwise be an awkward designation.
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