Airport SMS

Safety Policy Statement from the Executive Director

The Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority (FSD) is committed to maintaining the highest level of safety for all airport users, employees, tenants, contractors, and the surrounding community. In accordance with 14 CFR Part 139 Subpart E Airport Safety Management System (SMS) requirements, we will develop, implement, and continually improve a comprehensive Safety Management System that integrates proactive hazard identification, risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion into all airport operations and business processes.

Safety is a core organizational value and an essential component of our mission to provide safe, efficient, and reliable air transportation services. To that end, FSD will:

1. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, including all provisions of 14 CFR Part 139 Subpart E.
2. Identify hazards and manage safety risks through systematic and data-driven processes designed to minimize the potential for accidents, incidents, and injuries.
3. Provide the resources, training, and organizational support necessary to ensure effective functioning of the SMS.
4. Encourage open reporting of safety concerns by all personnel and stakeholders without fear of reprisal and ensure such reports are used strictly for safety improvement.
5. Promote a positive safety culture that empowers every individual working on airport property to take an active role in safety and to immediately report unsafe conditions or practices.
6. Regularly review the performance of the SMS, evaluate safety objectives, and continually enhance airport safety performance.

All employees, tenants, contractors, and partners operating at Joe Foss Field are expected to comply with this Safety Policy and to support our shared responsibility for safety. Through continual improvement and collective commitment, we will preserve the safety of the traveling public and strengthen the overall performance of our airport system.