Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field

KSUX / SUX

Sioux City, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:52 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:52Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
5kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.08
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSUX 160652Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01830172

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.08 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.00 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,098 ft)
Pressure Alt
938 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,562 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSUX 160520Z 1606/1706 14005KT P6SM SKC FM160900 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM161600 17006KT P6SM SKC FM162000 18009KT P6SM FEW250 FM170200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM160900
+2h
VFR VRB 4kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM161600
+9h
VFR 170° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SUX
13 ✈️
31
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
9,002 ft 150 ft CON 136°
↑ 4.7kt ↔ 1.7kt
20° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
6,600 ft 150 ft ASP 181°
↑ 2.5kt ↔ 4.3kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSUX
IATA Code: SUX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,098 ft MSL

Location

City: Sioux City
Country: US
Latitude: 42.397605°
Longitude: -96.382237°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field

Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (KSUX/SUX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Sioux City, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,098 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (13/31, 17/35) with CON and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.