Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport (KSUO), South Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport, identified as KSUO, serves the Rosebud area of South Dakota with a single paved runway and unattended, non-towered operations. The field logged 2,704 annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation making up the large majority of that traffic. Sitting roughly 58 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, the airport draws on Denver ARTCC for clearance delivery and relies on pilot-activated lighting for night operations. Customs processing is not available on site, with the nearest option located at KFSD.
Runways
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 4,801 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Joe Foss Field (KFSD), 181 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport recorded 1,929 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KSUO builds through the year and peaks in August before tapering off toward winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 196 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport averages 11.9 days above 90°F in July, 30.3 freeze days in December and 2.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.4°F, and January the coldest, at 34.2°F.
Weather station is 9.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The PAPI for runway 16 and runway 34, along with the medium intensity runway lighting for runway 16/34, is pilot-activated via CTAF.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport has four airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Miller Field (KVTN), 27.70 NM southeast.
Part of the Great Plains area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic does KSUO handle?
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport, identifier KSUO, recorded 2,704 annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Business aviation accounted for 1,929 of those operations, making it the dominant traffic type at the field. The airport sits within an ops tier 2 classification, reflecting moderate activity levels. It operates unattended, with no staffed hours listed.
Is there a control tower at KSUO?
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate movements using the common traffic advisory frequency. The field is also unattended, meaning there is no on-site personnel during any part of the day. Clearance delivery for departures is handled remotely through Denver ARTCC rather than a local tower. Runway lighting, including the PAPI and MIRL systems on runway 16/34, is pilot-activated via CTAF.
What runway is available at KSUO?
KSUO has a single runway, designated 16/34, measuring 4,801 feet long and 75 feet wide. The surface is concrete, and the full length is paved. This runway is equipped with a pilot-activated PAPI on both ends and medium intensity runway lighting, both controlled through CTAF. No other runways are listed for this field.
Where does traffic clear customs near Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport?
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport, ICAO code KSUO, does not have customs processing on site. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KFSD, located approximately 180.59 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through that facility rather than arriving directly at KSUO. Flight planning should account for this added distance when customs processing is required.