Sioux Falls Army Air Base, Circa 1943

The Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) is also known as Joe Foss Field, honoring Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Foss, a former WWII ace pilot, Governor, and founder of the South Dakota Air National Guard (SDANG). The largest airport in South Dakota, it serves SE South Dakota, SW Minnesota, and NW Iowa with scheduled passenger service, overnight cargo, complete general aviation services and a U.S. Customs Port of Entry.

Established in 1937 as a civil airport, it was leased from the City of Sioux Falls by the U.S. government in 1942, establishing the Sioux Falls Army Base. The base was a logistical supply center, its grid of streets now making up an industrial park.

The United States Corp of Engineers developed the current triangular 3-runway system from 1942–47. After WWII, the airport returned to the city with a south portion leased to the newly formed SDANG. South Dakota's 114th Fighter Group nicknamed “Lobos” is today stationed here.

The Air National Guard Base portion has all the standard facilities of any small USAF (wiki) installation except family housing. The 114th's F-16C (wiki) and F-16 “Fighting Falcon" F-16D (wiki) aircraft are a frequent sight over the Sioux Falls area.

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