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Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) delays and on-time record

Sioux Falls, South Dakota KFSD #120 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at FSD.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 9 min ago
Weather now
VFR 59°F Observed 43 min ago
Late departures
19.5%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for FSD

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at FSD right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 9 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at FSD

VFR

59°F15°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
330° 13 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
SCT 15,000 ft, SCT 17,000 ft
Ceiling
None
Pressure
29.98 inHg

METARMETAR KFSD 132156Z 33011KT 10SM SCT150 SCT170 15/06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01500061

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 43 min ago.

On-time performance at FSD

Based on 2,140 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

19.5%Departures late
25.3%Arrivals late
1.38%Cancelled
20.9 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at FSD
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
SkyWest Airlines 1,223 19.8% 1.47%
Allegiant Air 213 24.4% 0.00%
Delta Air Lines 184 9.2% 0.54%
United Airlines 184 9.2% 2.17%
American Airlines 183 31.7% 3.83%
Envoy Air 107 15.0% 1.87%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at FSD

A ground stop holds flights bound for FSD at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Marlin's & Subway serves drinks and sandwiches before security. Marlin's is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Subway is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Red Stone Pizza Company is a sit-down restaurant open from 3:30 a.m. to the last departure. Its airfield views are a good place to eat before a flight.
  • Kids can use the play area between Gates 1 and 3. An arcade is next to Red Stone Pizza Company, according to the terminal planning study.
  • Plan around the terminal hours. The doors open at about 3:30 a.m. and close after the last arriving flight.

Frequently asked questions

Can I return a rental car late at night?

Not during the overnight hours. The terminal is locked from midnight to 4 a.m., so returns are not allowed during that time, according to the Avis page.