Springfield Branson National Airport

KSGF / SGF

Springfield, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:09Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
02:09Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
3 kt
100°
8 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KSGF 050209Z 10003KT 8SM -RA SCT014 BKN020 OVC041 11/11 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SW TSE07 P0000 T01060106

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,268 ft
SCT 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 4,100 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,668 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,268 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,368 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)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSGF 042350Z 0500/0524 33008KT P6SM -SHRA OVC006 TEMPO 0500/0504 2SM -TSRA OVC006CB FM050400 27005KT 2SM SHRA BR OVC004 PROB30 0504/0508 1SM -TSRA BR OVC004CB FM051200 VRB04KT 1SM BR BKN004 FM051700 21005KT P6SM OVC007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:23Z BASE
+0h
IFR 330° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Light Showers Rain
04:00Z FM050400
+2h
LIFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Showers Rain, Mist
04:00Z PROB30
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
12:00Z FM051200
+10h
LIFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
0.6 kt 2.9 kt
78° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
8,000 ft 150 ft PEM 142°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° 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
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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.