The 40,000 square-foot facility will include the training classrooms, hangar space and offices. “The fact that we're now able to train pilots and mechanics, both combined, is a big deal.”Ĭity and community partners estimate the new facility’s construction will require a $10.7 million investment. “One of the first questions asked of our economic development department when they have a lead is ‘Do you have an airport?’,” he said.

Collett sees the program as a major opportunity for economic growth in the community. In addition to educational opportunities, Assistant City Manager Mike Collett said the aviation center will also help prop up business in the Siouxland area. WITCC will use the aviation facility to provide an associates of applied science in aviation engineering to help combat the shortage. Western Iowa Technical Community College President Terry Murrell said there’s also a pressing need for maintenance engineers. IATA airport code is FOD.City of Sioux City City officials and business leaders broke ground on the aviation center on Tuesday.Įarlier this year, Sioux City Gateway Airport’s commercial carrier, SkyWest, pared down its flight schedule due to a pilot shortage – decreasing the number of flights out of the airport from 12 to just seven.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport is located approximately 3.9 miles / 6.3 kilometers north of Fort Dodge and about 46.2 miles / 74.4 kilometers northwest of Ames.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)ĭistance from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Sioux City is 112.6 miles / 181.2 kilometers. Eppley Airfield is located approximately 3.3 miles / 5.4 kilometers northwest of Council Bluffs and about 4.0 miles / 6.5 kilometers northeast of Omaha. Eppley Airfield (OMA)ĭistance from Eppley Airfield to Sioux City is 86.8 miles / 139.7 kilometers. Sioux Falls Regional Airport is located approximately 3.0 miles / 4.9 kilometers northwest of Sioux Falls and about 50.5 miles / 81.3 kilometers south of Brookings. Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)ĭistance from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Sioux City is 76.8 miles / 123.6 kilometers. Sioux Gateway Airport is located approximately 6.8 miles / 10.9 kilometers south of Sioux City and about 58.9 miles / 94.8 kilometers northeast of Norfolk.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport (112.6 miles / 181.2 kilometers).

Eppley Airfield (86.8 miles / 139.7 kilometers).

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (76.8 miles / 123.6 kilometers).

Sioux Gateway Airport (6.8 miles / 10.9 kilometers).

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