Drive time to Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD / KFSD) is a medium-sized airport serving Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It sits 1,429 feet above sea level and has 3 runways, the longest 9,000 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Sioux Falls, SD — the airport lies about 2.9 miles north of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to FSD from cities near Sioux Falls

The 9 largest population centres within 90 miles of FSD. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Sioux Falls Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Sioux Falls, SD 2.9 mi north Get drive time →
Sioux Center, IA 45 mi north-west Get drive time →
Brookings, SD 50 mi south Get drive time →
Vermillion, SD 56 mi north Get drive time →
Worthington, MN 57 mi west Get drive time →
Yankton, SD 59 mi north-east Get drive time →
Sioux City, IA 77 mi north Get drive time →
South Sioux City, NE 79 mi north Get drive time →
Clear Lake, SD 81 mi south Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near FSD

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

FSD at a glance

IATA code
FSD
ICAO code
KFSD
Serving
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Elevation
1,429 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
9,000 ft
Coordinates
43.5855, -96.7412
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from FSD

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from FSD, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like FSD, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in South Dakota

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FAQ

Questions about driving to FSD

How long does it take to drive to FSD?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Sioux Falls Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 9 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls Regional Airport uses the IATA code FSD and the ICAO code KFSD. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 1,429 feet above sea level.

How far is FSD from Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls, SD is about 2.9 miles from FSD in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Sioux Falls as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near FSD?

Within 200 miles: SUX (84 mi), ATY (94 mi), FOD (147 mi), ABR (153 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from FSD?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to FSD. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.