About Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines is a hybrid United States airline headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. The carrier operates under the IATA designator SY and the ICAO designator SCX; air-traffic controllers address its flight crews on the radio with the callsign "SUN COUNTRY". The airline was founded in 1982 and currently operates a fleet of approximately 49 aircraft.
Within the US air-travel ecosystem, Sun Country Airlines sits in the "Hybrid" segment. Hybrid carriers blend low-cost economics with elements of the legacy product, assigned seats, more inclusive fares, and a more conventional schedule.
Codes & identifiers
| Legal / brand name | Sun Country Airlines |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SY |
| ICAO code | SCX |
| Radio callsign | SUN COUNTRY |
| Category | Hybrid |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis, MN |
| Year founded | 1982 |
| Fleet size | 49 aircraft |
| Official website | www.suncountry.com |
Hub & focus airports
The airports below are listed as hubs or focus cities for Sun Country Airlines. From these airports the carrier operates the densest schedule of nonstop departures, holds the most gate space, and typically supports the broadest range of international or long-haul service.
| Airport | City | State | IATA | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Minneapolis | MN | MSP |
Large hub |
Booking & service notes
Schedules, fares, and aircraft assignments for Sun Country Airlines change frequently, sometimes weekly. The data on this page is intended as a stable reference for codes, headquarters, fleet scale, and hub list; for live availability, fare class rules, baggage policies, and seat selection, always consult the carrier's own booking system at www.suncountry.com. When a flight is operated under Sun Country Airlines's code but flown by a regional partner, the operating carrier is normally disclosed on the booking page; this distinction matters for elite-status benefits and, in rare cases, for irregular-operations rebooking.