Sioux City sets its sights on Flight School

The Sioux City airport board is in talks with Western Iowa Tech and the University of North Dakota, in what would be a first for Sioux City.

UND's flight program is quite extensive. They'd bring four planes and pilots to start.

Western Iowa Tech would house the simulators and computer system. Students would start by taking courses at WIT, but could enroll in UND's aerospace program.

"It brings more activity to the Sioux City airport. More flights in and out, more activity, more things going on, more money in fuel sales, the fixed base operator will also do the service work on the aircraft. It just brings business to the airport," explained Airport Board Vice President Grady Marx.

Sioux City says the school would also be a boost to local charter companies.

The idea isn't a done deal, but leaders say they're close to signing on the dotted line.

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