Why go
- City in South Dakota, United States.
- Served by Slayton Municipal Airport (NSL).
History
Brookings is a city in and the county seat of Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. It is located 60 miles (97 km) north of the state’s largest city, Sioux Falls. The population was 23,377 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth most populous city in South Dakota, and was estimated to be 24,312 in 2023. It is home to South Dakota State University, the state's largest institution of higher education. Also in Brookings are the South Dakota Art Museum, the Children's Museum of South Dakota, the annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival, and the headquarters of several manufacturing companies and agricultural operations.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) · 2 routes: Minneapolis, Pierre
- Frontier Airlines F9 (BE1) · 1 route: Pierre*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Slayton Municipal Airport (NSL); 19 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ATY has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Pierre, Minneapolis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Brookings, South Dakota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.