Sioux Falls Regional Airport (KFSD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Sioux Falls Regional Airport in Sioux Falls, SD, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (KFSD) is a regional airport serving Sioux Falls, SD at 1,429 ft. KFSD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (03, 09, 15, 21), longest 9,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KFSD in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north (360°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFSD 130856Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01000083 53006
Current pilot readout for KFSD
KFSD is currently VFR with winds from 360° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 950 ft (field elevation 1,429 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KFSD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33FAV | 8,000 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 03 | 9,000 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 27 | 3,151 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 09 | 3,151 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 21 | 9,000 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 15 | 8,000 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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KFSD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sioux Falls Regional Airport in Sioux Falls, SD: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KFSD is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFSD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected. Check back in a few days.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 15
- 35%
- 21
- 18%
- 33
- 17%
- 09
- 15%
- 03
- 8%
- 27
- 7%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0528Z (12:28 AM CDT)
TAF KFSD 130528Z 1306/1406 04004KT P6SM BKN150 FM131100 09005KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 OVC140 TEMPO 1312/1315 6SM -SHRA FEW045 OVC080 FM131600 11007KT P6SM SCT080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFSD
- IATA
- FSD
- FAA LID
- FSD
- City
- Sioux Falls
- State
- South Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,429 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.5855, -96.7412
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.6 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 0m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KFSD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFSD reported VFR conditions during about 79.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 265 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.5 kt, calm 10.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.1 | 15.2 | 9.9 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 73.7 | 14.7 | 7.7 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 71.4 | 16.1 | 8.1 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 77.8 | 13.0 | 7.0 | 2.2 |
| May | 81.3 | 13.1 | 4.6 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 89.9 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 92.5 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 87.1 | 8.4 | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 86.9 | 7.9 | 3.9 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 81.7 | 10.7 | 6.0 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 79.3 | 13.0 | 5.2 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 66.5 | 15.4 | 11.0 | 7.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.6 kt |
| Feb | 8.6 kt |
| Mar | 9.8 kt |
| Apr | 10.7 kt |
| May | 9.0 kt |
| Jun | 8.0 kt |
| Jul | 7.2 kt |
| Aug | 7.1 kt |
| Sep | 7.8 kt |
| Oct | 8.5 kt |
| Nov | 8.4 kt |
| Dec | 8.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFSD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Sioux Falls Regional Airport in Sioux Falls, SD shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KFSD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFSD?+
KFSD has 6 runways: 03, 09, 15, 21, 27, 33; the longest is 9,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFSD report its own weather?+
Yes. Sioux Falls Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFSD have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFSD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFSD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFSD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFSD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Sioux Falls Regional Airport (KFSD) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Sioux Falls Regional Airport (KFSD)
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