Joe Foss Field (KFSD), South Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Joe Foss Field (KFSD) serves Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as a towered, public-use airport roughly two nautical miles from the metro area, supporting a mix of business, cargo, and military traffic alongside an Air National Guard presence. According to FAA TFMSC data, the airport recorded 24,615 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 52,917 total annual operations, reflecting a facility built to handle sustained mixed-use traffic across two runways exceeding 8,000 feet.
Runways
Joe Foss Field has three paved runways. The longest, 03/21, is 9,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Joe Foss Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Joe Foss Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Joe Foss Field recorded 24,615 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July, August, September and October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 2,336 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Joe Foss Field averages 6.5 days above 90°F in July, 30.8 freeze days in January and 2.7 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.3°F, and January the coldest, at 27.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Joe Foss Field has published operating constraints in six categories: weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
The east general aviation ramp is restricted to aircraft weighing 60,000 pounds or less.
The MALSR lighting system serves Runway 03 and 21; REIL serves Runway 15 and 33; HIRL serves Runway 03/21 and 15/33; MIRL serves Runway 9/27. When the control tower is closed, the MALSR on Runway 03 and 21 is preset to low intensity; increase intensity via CTAF. The PAPI on Runway 03, 21, 15, and 33 operates continuously.
Runway 09/27 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger flights with more than 30 passenger seats. No Part 121 or Part 380 operations are permitted on this runway except for taxi purposes.
A lighted tower obstruction is located 4,962 feet from the runway end, 159 feet above the runway end elevation, and 893 feet right of centerline, with a 29:1 slope.
Air National Guard: contact Base Operations. Lobo Ops/Maintenance operates on frequencies 138.25 and 253.4. For runway condition reports, call Base Operations.
Arresting gear BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) is located 1,540 feet from the runway threshold.
Arresting gear BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) is located 1,550 feet from the runway threshold.
Arresting gear BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) is located 1,500 feet from the runway threshold.
Arresting gear on Runway 15/33 and 03/21 is not normally in the up position. A 30-minute prior notice is required, and availability is limited to normal Air National Guard duty hours, October through April.
Migratory birds are present within 25 nautical miles of the airport, primarily between March and November.
Waterfowl, birds, and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Air National Guard: numerous non-standard markings are present on the ANG parking apron. COMSEC storage is unavailable. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Phase II operations are in effect March-April and September-October, with expected increased bird activity; contact ANG Base Operations.
PCR VALUE: 960/R/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 780/R/D/W/T
The PAPI is unusable beyond 6 degrees left and 5 degrees right of centerline.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.
Flight notification service (ADCUS) is available Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600 local time; requests after hours must be submitted in advance.
The control tower has limited visibility of Taxiways Hotel, Golf, and Juliet between the east cargo ramp and Taxiway Bravo.
Be alert for Marv Skie-Lincoln County Airport (Y14), located 7.2 miles southwest of the airport and 2 miles east of Rokky, which has heavy VFR traffic.
Military services include fuel grades A++ and A++100; contact Air National Guard Base Operations.
Taxiway C is closed except to military aircraft.
Surface conditions are not monitored between 0000 and 0430 local time.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Flight Service Station; if unable, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -30 degrees Celsius.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Joe Foss Field has five airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Marv Skie-Lincoln County, 8.06 NM south.
Part of the Sioux Falls area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KFSD
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway configuration at KFSD?
Joe Foss Field operates three paved runways plus a designated helicopter pad. Runway 03/21 is the longest at 9,000 feet, with a width of 150 feet and a concrete surface. Runway 15/33 offers 8,000 feet of concrete pavement at the same 150-foot width. Runway 09/27 is considerably shorter and narrower, at 3,151 feet by 75 feet, and carries operational restrictions for larger scheduled and non-scheduled passenger flights under Part 121 and Part 380. KFSD's dual long runways support a wide range of business and cargo aircraft.
Are there weight restrictions on the general aviation ramp at KFSD?
Yes, the east GA ramp at Joe Foss Field is restricted to aircraft weighing 60,000 pounds or less. This restriction applies specifically to that ramp area and should be factored into ground handling and parking planning for heavier business aircraft. Dispatchers arranging parking on the east side should confirm compliance with this limit before positioning aircraft above the threshold. The main runways themselves, including the 9,000-foot Runway 03/21, are built to accommodate heavier operations, so the ramp restriction is a parking consideration rather than a runway limitation at KFSD.
What customs services are available at KFSD?
Joe Foss Field provides onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement, supporting international arrivals directly at the airport. A flight notification service, referred to locally as ADCUS, is available Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600 local time; requests outside those hours must be submitted in advance. Crews planning international arrivals at KFSD should coordinate notification well before the inspection window closes for the day. This onsite arrangement removes the need to divert to a separate customs airport for cross-border flights arriving at Sioux Falls.
Does KFSD see wildlife activity that affects flight planning?
Joe Foss Field reports migratory bird activity within 25 nautical miles, occurring primarily between March and November. Separately, waterfowl, birds, and deer are noted on and in the vicinity of the airport itself, a year-round consideration for arriving and departing crews. Military operations at the adjacent Air National Guard facility include a Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Phase II program active in March-April and September-October, with expected increases in bird activity during those windows. Crews operating at KFSD, particularly during these periods, should maintain heightened vigilance for wildlife on and around the runway environment.
What should crews know about cold weather operations at KFSD?
Joe Foss Field is designated a cold temperature airport, which means altitude corrections are required for approaches when the temperature is at or below -30 degrees Celsius. This designation reflects the airport's northern location and the genuine likelihood of extreme cold during winter months. Climate data for Sioux Falls shows an average of roughly 30 days per month below freezing in December and January, with snow accumulation of an inch or more occurring on average about 2 to 2.7 days per month in those peak winter months. Crews should incorporate the required altitude correction procedures into cold-weather approach planning at KFSD.