
Sioux City, Ia
Sioux City, Iowa · Sioux City Airport (KSUX)
- Private pilot licence (PPL)
- Commercial pilot licence (CPL)
- Instrument rating
- Multi-engine rating
- +1 more
Typically 74% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Sioux City, Iowa, United States· Sioux Gateway Airport(KSUX)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval MUMS036M





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Morningside University is a flight school at Sioux Gateway Airport (KSUX) in Sioux City, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Flight instructor, Multi-engine rating, and Type ratings. Its fleet includes Cessna 172. Its published PPL package ($16,000) is about 19% above the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Sioux Gateway Airport, 74% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; January is the most difficult. There are 2 other flight schools within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot Rating course Includes: up to 55 hours of flying and ground instruction; 2026-27 flight course fee | $16,000 |
| Instrument Rating course Includes: up to 45 hours of flying and ground instruction; 2026-27 flight course fee | $15,000 |
| Commercial Rating course Includes: up to 90 hours of flying and ground instruction; 2026-27 flight course fee | $23,000 |
| Certified Flight Instructor Rating course Includes: up to 15 hours of flying and ground instruction; 2026-27 flight course fee | $6,000 |
| Multi-Engine Rating course Includes: up to 15 hours of flying and ground instruction; 2026-27 flight course fee | $9,000 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at SIOUX CITY (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.

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