Springfield Branson National Airport

KSGF / SGF

Springfield, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
03:40Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
5 kt
320°
1 SM
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KSGF 050340Z 32005KT 1SM +TSRA BR FEW003 BKN016 OVC023 11/11 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSE05B28 P0037 T01110111

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,268 ft
FEW 300 ft AGL
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
OVC 2,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,568 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,868 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,568 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,268 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,216 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,040 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF KSGF 050328Z 0503/0524 VRB04KT 4SM -SHRA OVC015 TEMPO 0503/0507 1SM -TSRA SCT005 OVC015CB FM050700 VRB03KT 2SM -DZ BR OVC003 FM051600 18009KT P6SM OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:55Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
07:00Z FM050700
+4h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
SGF
02
20
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 7,003 ft 150 ft CON 22°
2.3 kt 4.4 kt
62° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
8,000 ft 150 ft PEM 142°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSGF

4,654 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.8%
MVFR
12.4%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
3.3%

Springfield Branson National Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 8.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.4%
NE
5.8%
E
5.1%
SE
13.7%
S
24.3%
SW
8.7%
W
10%
NW
11.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -23°C to 34°C
-23°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

February October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,654 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Springfield Branson National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSGF
IATA Code: SGF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,268 ft MSL

Location

City: Springfield
Country: US
Latitude: 37.245701°
Longitude: -93.388603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Springfield Branson National Airport

Overview

Springfield Branson National Airport serves the southwest Missouri region as a medium-sized airport situated at 1,268 feet mean sea level. Located near Springfield, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional commercial and general aviation operations. Its strategic positioning and dual runways support diverse aircraft traffic in this Midwestern location.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 76.1% of observations supporting clear weather operations. Seasonal temperature variations are substantial, ranging from -14°C to 34°C, with an average temperature of 11.1°C. Wind patterns are consistently southerly at an average of 8.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots and calm conditions occurring 9.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two well-equipped runways: Runway 02/20 at 7,003 feet concrete surface, and Runway 14/32 at 8,000 feet with a paved surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 5.2 knots and 4.5 knots respectively. Visibility consistently remains strong, averaging 9.4 statute miles with infrequent low visibility events.

Approach Considerations

October, January, and September represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate mostly stable approach conditions, with only 7% of observations requiring Instrument Flight Rules and minimal low instrument meteorological conditions. The airport's dual runway configuration provides excellent operational flexibility regardless of prevailing wind direction.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.