Sioux Falls Regional Airport

Name

Sioux Falls Regional Airport

Legal name

Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority

Website

https://sfairport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs): Fees charged to passengers through ticket prices that fund airport capital improvements. Repayments for state airport funding would be structured over 20 years through parking revenue and passenger facility charges.
2. Parking Revenue: Revenue from state-of-the-art parking garage and surface lots. Parking garage includes short-term ($25/day max) and long-term ($18/day) options. Surface lots include long-term ($12/day) and economy ($10/day). Repayments for expansion funding would come from parking revenue.
3. Parking Operations (SP+): Third-party parking operator SP+ manages parking operations. Airport collects fees including $2.00 trip fee for rideshare pickups and $2.00 drop-off fees.
4. Terminal Space Rentals: Rental of terminal commercial space to airlines, retailers, and service providers at $20.00/sq. ft. for office space. Includes dining venues (Red Stone Pizza, Marlin's & Subway), gift shops, and other retail.
5. Hangar Rentals: T-hangar rentals at $150-$210/month; ground rent at $0.30/sq. ft. for parties building their own hangars. Fixed-base operators (Signature Flight Support, Maverick Air Center) lease facilities.
6. Conference/Event Room Rentals: Conference room rentals at $25 half-day and $50 full-day. Board room and conference room seating up to 42 people with projection and conferencing capabilities.
7. Advertising & Sponsorships: Onsite display advertising generating over 1 million impressions annually through reservation center, posters, backlit signage, display cases, concourse ceiling posters, and plasma TV displays. Managed through ACE Airport Media (Angela Ellerbroek).
8. Ground Transportation Fees: Fees collected from Lyft and Uber rideshare operations: $2.00 per pickup and $2.00 per drop-off. Rideshare drivers must follow airport rules and operate from designated areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (Joe Foss Field / FSD) is the largest airport in South Dakota, providing scheduled commercial passenger service via five major airlines (Delta, United, American, Frontier, Allegiant) to destinations across the U.S. The airport also offers general aviation support through two fixed-base operators, cargo and freight handling, a multi-level parking garage with surface lots, terminal commercial and office space leasing, T-hangar rentals, conference room rentals, and on-site advertising. It operates as a U.S. Customs Port of Entry serving SE South Dakota, SW Minnesota, and NW Iowa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport Parking Services
• T-Hangar Rentals and Ground Leases
• Terminal Commercial and Office Space Rentals
• Conference and Event Room Rental
• Airport Advertising and Sponsorship Media
• Rideshare and Ground Transportation Coordination
• Scheduled Passenger Air Service Facilitation

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million visitors/passengers annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Delta Air LinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five airlines providing scheduled passenger service to Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Operates seasonal direct flights to Atlanta (ATL) and year-round service to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP). TSA PreCheck participant. Reservations: 800-221-1212.
• United AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five airlines providing scheduled passenger service to Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Operates direct flights to Denver (DEN) and Chicago O'Hare (ORD). TSA PreCheck participant. Reservations: 800-864-8331.
• American AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five airlines providing scheduled passenger service to Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Operates direct flights to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). TSA PreCheck participant. Also operates American Eagle regional service with specific counter hours. Reservations: 800-223-5436.
• Frontier AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five airlines providing scheduled passenger service to Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Recently launched new direct flights to Orlando, Fla. and Las Vegas, Nev. TSA PreCheck participant. Reservations: 801-401-9000.
• Allegiant AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five airlines providing scheduled passenger service to Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Recently launched new direct flights to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Austin, TX, and Orange County, Calif. Also serves Punta Gorda, Fla. (PGD) and Phoenix-Mesa (AZA). TSA PreCheck participant. Reservations: 702-505-8888.
• SP+ ParkingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party parking operator managing parking operations at Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Operates new state-of-the-art parking garage and surface lots with over 2,000 spaces. Handles reservations for economy parking and walk-up service for other lots. Contact: 605-336-8154 or [email protected].
• Signature Flight SupportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixed-base operator (FBO) providing full-service general aviation support including Jet A, 100LL, domestic and international ground handling, quick-turn service, lavatory service, potable water, catering, oxygen/nitrogen, aircraft sales, customs clearance, and avionics. Located at Joe Foss Field. Phone: 605-336-7791.
• Maverick Air CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixed-base operator (FBO) at west general aviation ramp with 5,000 sq. ft. office, 12,000 sq. ft. hangar with 24'x80' rolling door. Services include fueling, ground handling, hangar service, with partnered charter, electronic, avionics and maintenance operations. Phone: 605-312-5680.
• LyftminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRideshare partner operating at Sioux Falls Regional Airport under strict airport rules. Drivers must have pre-arranged matches, use designated pickup/drop-off areas, and pay $2.00 per pickup and $2.00 per drop-off fee. Logo/emblem required on vehicles.
• UberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRideshare partner operating at Sioux Falls Regional Airport under strict airport rules. Drivers must have pre-arranged matches, use designated pickup/drop-off areas, and pay $2.00 per pickup and $2.00 per drop-off fee.
• ACE Airport MediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvertising sales partner managing onsite display advertising at Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Opportunities include reservation center, posters, backlit signage, display cases, concourse ceiling posters, and plasma TV displays. With over 1 million visitors annually. Contact: Angela Ellerbroek, 605.351.5515.
• South Dakota Artists AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit arts organization partnering with Sioux Falls Regional Airport for the FSD Galerie 'In Our Towns' exhibit featuring 13 participating artists. Provides support for artists and communities through educational and exhibition opportunities.
• Rental Car Agencies (Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, National/Alamo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site rental car agencies serving airport travelers with multiple vehicle options. Avis: 1-800-331-1212 / 605-336-1184; Enterprise: 1-800-736-8227 / 605-338-4100; Hertz: 1-800-654-3131 / 605-336-8790; National/Alamo: 1-800-328-4567 / 605-332-8111.
• TSA (Transportation Security Administration)coreTechnology or IntegrationTSA PreCheck enrollment available at Sioux Falls Regional Airport, allowing expedited security screening for enrolled travelers. Program available on all carriers departing FSD. TSA also conducts enrollment events periodically. Fee: $85 for 5-year Known Traveler Number.
• South Dakota Air National Guard / 114th Fighter GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Dakota Air National Guard base stationed at Joe Foss Field with 114th Fighter Group ('Lobos') operating F-16C and F-16D Fighting Falcon aircraft. Co-located military aviation presence supporting airport operations and regional defense.
• Hungry's (Catering)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatering partner for conference room rentals at Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Available for events in board room and conference room facilities.
• South Dakota Air National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts the biennial Sioux Falls Airshow (July 18-19, 2026) featuring USAF Thunderbirds. Airshow draws thousands of visitors to the airport and region.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sioux Gateway Airport: Regional commercial airport in Sioux City, Iowa, directly serving the NW Iowa portion of FSD's tri-state catchment. Highly comparable in scale, governance, and route mix, with overlapping passenger leakage and competition for the same regional O&D demand.
• Rapid City Regional Airport: Other South Dakota commercial service airport serving the western part of the state with multiple airline partners. Most direct functional comparison to FSD given similar governance structure, airline mix, and the fact that both airports are explicitly cited together in state funding legislation for major terminal expansions.

Broad incumbents

• Eppley Airfield (Omaha): Larger nearby Nebraska hub that draws higher-yield O&D traffic from FSD's catchment. Functions as the regional incumbent against which FSD competes for premium passenger share, making it the primary competitive benchmark.
• Denver International Airport: Major United Airlines hub serving as one of FSD's primary one-stop connection points. Functions as a connecting incumbent whose network decisions directly shape FSD's route economics and catchment leakage patterns.
• Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport: Major Midwest hub and the dominant alternative for SE South Dakota and SW Minnesota travelers seeking international and long-haul connections. Sets the competitive ceiling for FSD's catchment economics and route viability.

Regional players

• Bismarck Airport: State-capital regional airport in North Dakota with comparable passenger volumes and airline mix. Similar self-funded governance structure and state-government funding relationships, making it a relevant peer for capital planning and route development comparisons.
• Des Moines International Airport: Larger Iowa regional hub serving the state capital with a similar multi-airline commercial mix and growing ULCC service. Comparable governance (independent airport authority) and serves as a step-up benchmark for FSD's expansion trajectory.
• Grand Forks International Airport: North Dakota commercial airport with similar enplanement scale and joint civilian-military use akin to FSD's co-location with the SD Air National Guard. Comparable catchment size and self-funded authority structure.
• Lincoln Airport: Mid-size Nebraska regional airport with comparable passenger throughput, authority governance, and airline mix. Relevant peer for benchmarking parking, FBO, and terminal concession revenue streams.
• Hector International Airport: Commercial service airport in Fargo, North Dakota, comparable in size, enplanement volume, and self-funded authority governance. Similar multi-airline mix and regional catchment dynamics, serving as a strong operational and financial peer benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sfairport
• Facebookfacebook.com/sfairport
• Instagraminstagram.com/siouxfallsregionalairport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sioux-falls-regional-airport-authority

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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