Is Sioux Falls airport one of the closest to downtown?

The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is among the closest airports to a citys downtown in the U.S., at just over 3 miles.

According to AirfareWatchdog.com, there are a handful of airports less than 5 miles from the city center. Those include Boston Logan International (3.1 miles), San Diego International (3 miles) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International (4.6 miles).

Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 3.1 miles from Ninth Street and Phillips Avenue to the drop-off parking area at departures.

The airport was established in 1937 and leased to the U.S. government in 1942 for use as an Army base. After World War II, the airport was returned to the city with a portion leased to the South Dakota Air National Guard.

Sioux Falls Regional replaced Soo Skyways Airport, which was operated from 1926-46 in southwestern Sioux Falls south of 41st Street between Western and Kiwanis avenues.