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KSPI/SPI METAR & TAF Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

Springfield, IllinoisElevation 598 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR37 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-38 ft
-636 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0352Z (10:52 PM local) · 37 min old

KSPI is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
12°C / 10°C
54°F / 50°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.34 inHg
1027.4 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO CLR RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SLP275
sea-level pressure 1027.5 hPa
T01220100
precise temperature 12.2°C, dew point 10.0°C
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (7:00 PM local)

KSPI forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN25025,000 ft
0000Z7:00 PM0448Z11:48 PM0936Z4:36 AM1424Z9:24 AM1912Z2:12 PM0000Z7:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM BKN

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FAA: no delays reported at SPI.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests tonight mostly cloudy, low near 51F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Mostly Cloudy 51 S 3 kt – 0%
Monday Partly Sunny 78/50 SSW 4 kt – 5%
Tuesday Mostly Cloudy 75/52 SSE 8 kt – 1%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 78/55 S 9 kt – 2%
Thursday Sunny 82/56 SSW 8 kt – 13%
Friday Mostly Sunny 81/57 S 7 kt – 13%
Saturday Chance Rain Showers 75/57 S 8 kt – 62%
Sunday Chance Rain Showers 75 SW 7 kt – 34%

Source: National Weather Service (office ILX). Forecast issued 0428Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
NESW04221331CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 8,001 ft

04/22
Dimensions
8,001 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (fair)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0442°T
Landing length (LDA)7,927 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,001 / 8,001 / 7,927 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22222°T
Landing length (LDA)8,001 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,001 / 8,001 / 8,001 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
13/31
Dimensions
7,399 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 13127°T
Landing length (LDA)7,216 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,399 / 7,399 / 7,216 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31307°T
Landing length (LDA)7,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,399 / 7,399 / 7,000 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-38 ft
Pressure altitude
178 ft
Field elevation
598 ft MSL
Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Dewpoint
10°C (50°F)
Altimeter
30.34 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2305Z 6:05 PM
Sunrise
1220Z 7:20 AM
Loggable night
2333Z (6:33 PM local) → 1152Z (6:52 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2305Z (6:05 PM local) → 1220Z (7:20 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0005Z (7:05 PM local) → 1120Z (6:20 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is in Springfield, Illinois. Field elevation 598 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerMARK HANNA
Manager phone217-788-1080
AttendedDaily, 0530–0000
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKSPI / SPI
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.8441, -89.6779
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF121.300
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.6
SPRINGFIELD APP/DEP
A/D
127.65
ATIS
ATIS
121.7
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.3
CTAF
CTAF
121.9
GND
GND
27.217
ANG OPS
OPS
122.25
ST LOUIS RDO
RDO
121.3
SPRINGFIELD TWR
TWR
131.42
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

KSPI traffic patterns

2026-06-12 to 2026-10-23, 21 days observed · data 2026-10-23

Medium confidence
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
1
AVG OPS/DAY
1.6
Activity trend over 5 days: flat, from 1 to 1 operations per dayOperations trend (5 days)

Busiest day: Mon · Busiest month: Aug

FLEET MIX
Helicopter 20%Unknown 20%Airliner 19%Piston single 13%Jet 13%Twin 7%Turboprop 7%

Mostly rotorcraft.

TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›E75L (Airliner) · ~2 landings/mo
›E170 (Airliner) · ~1 landings/mo
›B407 (Helicopter) · ~1 landings/mo
›C177 (Piston single) · ~1 landings/mo
›C340 (Twin) · ~1 landings/mo
LIKELY BASED AIRCRAFT
Low-confidence estimate

Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly jet aircraft.

›E55P (Jet)

This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.

Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KIJX Jacksonville Municipal Airport
26 NM W
VFR
KDEC Decatur Airport
37 NM E
VFR
KPIA General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
49 NM N
VFR
KBMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
52 NM NE
VFR
KALN St Louis Regional Airport
60 NM S
VFR
KMQB Macomb Municipal Airport
60 NM NW
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›DASSP GATEWAY ARPT CALL 217-788-1080.
›(OVERRUN LEN, RWY 22) 150 FT WIDTH.
›TWY Y1, TWY Y2, AND TWY Y BTN TWY Y1 AND TWY A NOT AVBL FOR AIR CARRIER OPS WITH MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS.
›GENERAL AVIATION ACCESS TO & PARKING ON THE ACR RAMP IS PROHIBITED.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 13/31; HIRL RY 04/22; MALSR RYS 04; 22 & 31; VASI RY 31; REIL RY 13 - CTAF. PAPI RY 13 & VASI RYS 04 & 22 OPER CONTINUOUSLY.
›DURING SNOW REMOVAL OPS EQUIPMENT OPERATORS WILL MONITOR CTAF WHEN THE TWR IS CLSD.
›100LL SELF SERVE AVBL 24HRS.
›PCR VALUE: 830/F/C/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 830/R/C/W/T
›ARFF UNAVBL FOR UNSKED ACFT OPS 0600-1130Z++ DLY EXC WITH PPR, CALL 217-788-1080.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.
›WX SVC AVBL H24.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KSPI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KSPI have a METAR?
Yes. KSPI has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KSPI have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KSPI; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KSPI?
KSPI sits at 598 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KSPI?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.