Airport Authority Board

Number of Members

5

Special Qualifications

Each member of the airport authority board will give bond to the city.

Residency/Registered Voter Requirement

Must be a resident and registered voter of Sioux Falls.

Summary of Duties

Manages and operates the Sioux Falls Regional Airport under the authority provided in SDCL 50-6A.

Liaison:
Dan Letellier
Executive Director-Sioux Falls Regional Airport
2801 North Jaycee Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-336-0762
airport@sfairport.com

Membership

Airport Authority Board Members

  • John Taylor – Term Expires - July 2027 
  • Lon Stroschein – Term Expires - May 2024* 
  • Eric Ellefson – Term Expires - May 2024
  • Kent Cutler - Term Expires - May 2026

* Second Term

Duties

The Authority Commissioners serve on a five-member committee with the responsibility of managing and maintaining the Sioux Falls Regional Airport.

Such duties include approving budgets and expenditures, awarding contracts, entering into legal agreements and leases, and ensuring all grant assurances are maintained with the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Authority has the power to tax, zone, bond, purchase or acquire property. 

Responsibilities

The Authority Commissions serve on a five member committee with the responsibility of managing and maintaining the Sioux Falls Regional Airport.

Such duties include approving budgets and expenditures, awarding contracts, entering into legal agreements and leases and ensure all grant assurances are maintained with the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Authority has the power to tax, zone, bond, purchase or acquire property.