Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (KSUX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field in Sioux City, IA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (KSUX) is a regional airport serving Sioux City, IA at 1,098 ft. KSUX reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 17, 31, 35), longest 9,002 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 KSUX 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 (350°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 6,500 ft, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KSUX 130952Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM OVC065 14/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP188 T01440122
What changed at KSUX?
Since the 0852Z (3:52 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0852Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSUX
KSUX is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,050 ft (field elevation 1,098 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 KSUX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35FAV | 6,600 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 31 | 9,002 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 13 | 9,002 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 17 | 6,600 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 12→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,500 ft.
KSUX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field in Sioux City, IA: 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 KSUX 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSUX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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DEN UA /OV OVR DEN/TM 1003/FL070/TP B763/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OVR DENLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1003Reported at 10:03 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSUX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSUX reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 6,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 52%
- 17
- 23%
- 31
- 16%
- 35
- 9%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0528Z (12:28 AM CDT)
TAF KSUX 130528Z 1306/1406 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070 SCT130 FM131100 08006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1311/1314 5SM -TSRA OVC060CB FM131700 11008KT P6SM FEW020 SCT060
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSUX
- IATA
- SUX
- FAA LID
- SUX
- City
- Sioux City
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,098 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.3976, -96.3822
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.45 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 12m
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Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KSUX
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSUX reported VFR conditions during about 81.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 273 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.6 kt, calm 8.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.4 | 17.5 | 8.5 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 75.1 | 15.1 | 6.6 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 73.4 | 16.6 | 6.7 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 80.4 | 13.9 | 4.8 | 0.9 |
| May | 82.6 | 13.6 | 3.3 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 91.0 | 6.5 | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 91.6 | 5.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 87.1 | 8.2 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 87.5 | 8.4 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 83.2 | 10.9 | 4.5 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 82.5 | 11.9 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 67.8 | 17.7 | 9.2 | 5.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.3 kt |
| Feb | 9.3 kt |
| Mar | 10.1 kt |
| Apr | 10.9 kt |
| May | 9.2 kt |
| Jun | 8.0 kt |
| Jul | 6.6 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 7.3 kt |
| Oct | 8.4 kt |
| Nov | 8.9 kt |
| Dec | 9.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSUX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field in Sioux City, IA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KSUX weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSUX?+
KSUX has 4 runways: 13, 17, 31, 35; the longest is 9,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSUX report its own weather?+
Yes. Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSUX have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSUX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSUX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSUX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSUX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (KSUX) 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 Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (KSUX)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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