Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport

KSGH / SGH

Springfield, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 19:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
19:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
13 kt
230°
10 SM
Visibility
4,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSGH 101956Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM FEW030 SCT036 BKN045 31/24 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03060239

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,051 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,600 ft AGL
BKN 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,051 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,651 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,551 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 13 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
977 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,051 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,089 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,261 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SGH
06
24 ✈️
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
9,009 ft 150 ft PEM 54°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
15/33 5,499 ft 100 ft ASP 144°
0.9 kt 13.0 kt
86° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSGH

6,789 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.9%
MVFR
22.7%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
5.1%

Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 8.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
7.2%
E
9.7%
SE
5.9%
S
12.1%
SW
19.6%
W
22.1%
NW
9%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.3°C
Range: -25°C to 31°C
-25°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

June September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,789 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSGH
IATA Code: SGH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,051 ft MSL

Location

City: Springfield
Country: US
Latitude: 39.840302°
Longitude: -83.840202°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 9,009 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 5,499 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport

Overview

Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport serves the Springfield, Ohio region as a medium-sized municipal airport. Located at an elevation of 1,051 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation and regional transportation needs in Clark County. Its two runways offer substantial operational flexibility for diverse aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KSGH demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with VFR conditions present 60.5% of the time. Pilots can expect moderate wind patterns, predominantly from the west at an average of 9.1 knots, with temperatures ranging from -19°C to 31°C. September through November represent the most consistently stable flying months, offering optimal visual meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial runways: Runway 06/24 at 9,009 feet with a paved surface, and Runway 15/33 at 5,499 feet with an asphalt surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively low average crosswind components of 4.9 and 6.7 knots respectively. The airport's geographic positioning provides consistent wind patterns that support predictable flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions, with excellent average visibility of 9 statute miles. Crosswind landing scenarios are minimal, with calm wind conditions occurring 9.2% of the time. The comprehensive runway configuration allows for adaptable approach strategies regardless of prevailing wind direction, enhancing operational reliability for incoming aircraft.

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

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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.