KSGS South St Paul Muni/Richard E Fleming Fld

Before you fly into KSGS

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,721'

MSL · field 821' + 900 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 16

H/W +2 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KSGS

Current METAR

Observed 04:55Z

KSGS 120455Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A2976 RMK AO2 T01570122

Wind: 240° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.76 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,336 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KSGS does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMSP (MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN) · 8.2 NM away. Conditions at KSGS may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 03:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KMSP 120252Z 1203/1306 26008KT P6SM SKC FM121600 26016G28KT P6SM SKC FM122200 25012G22KT P6SM SCT070 FM130100 25008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1302/1305 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB

BASEVFR

12 03:00Z–12 16:00Z

Wind: 260° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 2 NM S
VFR sectional: TWIN CITIES
Pattern altitude: 900 ft AGL · 1,721 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: SGS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ANDREW WALL
Phone: 651-554-3350
Address: 1725 HENRY AVE, SOUTH SAINT PAUL MN 55075-3572

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM: PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-SAT · 0830-1700
SUN · 0830-1530

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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240° · 7 kt

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RWY 16

162°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	162° / 342°	4,002 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	60', tree, 1369' from thr, 29' R of cntrln, slope 19
34	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	64', trees, 1750' from thr, 360' R of cntrln, slope 24

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KSGS SOUTH ST PAUL MUNI/RICHARD E FLEMING FLD in SOUTH ST PAUL, MINNESOTA, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 34

SGS

108.35

LOC RWY 34

KSGS · IAP

LOC RWY 34

KSGS · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLAUL94
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: AVNCS,BCHGR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.05

KOEO·Osceola AeroSport·30.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.99

KFCM·Premier Jet Center·18.2 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
South St. Paul Municipal Airport 122.700(651) 554-3350 WebsitePhillips 663d ago	$6.69	—

South St. Paul Municipal Airport
122.700(651) 554-3350
100LL
$6.69
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.05atKOEOOsceola AeroSport30.8 nmsave $0.64
Jet A$7.99atKFCMPremier Jet Center18.2 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

EXTDD TFC PAT OPS NORTH OF ARPT MAY CONFLICT WITH STP ARPT CLASS D ASP - CTC STP ATCT 119.1.
FQT HOP OVR MISSISSIPPI RIVER EAST OF ARPT BLW 2200 FT MSL.
WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH AT 612-713-4016.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 34; ACTVT OR INCR INTST PAPI RWY 16 & 34; MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 16/34 PRESET LOW INTST.

Fuel notes

100LLFUEL AVBL H24 SELF SVC VIA CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

16CALM WIND RWY.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KSGS

Answer card

ICAO: KSGS
Name: SOUTH ST PAUL MUNI/RICHARD E FLEMING FLD
Location: SOUTH ST PAUL, MINNESOTA
Elevation: 821 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,721 ft MSL (900 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 4,002 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 5
Magnetic variation: 0°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 240° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 16

South St Paul Muni/Richard E Fleming Fld sits in South St Paul, Minnesota. Field elevation is 821 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 16/34, which is 4,002 ft long. There is no control tower. Runway 34 has the ILS. Pattern altitude is 900 ft AGL, which is 1,721 ft MSL.

The on-field FBO is South St. Paul Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A PRIST and UL94. 100LL is available 24 hours self service by credit card. Runway 16 is listed as the calm wind runway. The runway lights on 16 and 34 are controlled by CTAF. The PAPI on both ends can be activated or set to higher intensity. Runway 34 also has REILs.

This is a field where local traffic details matter. Waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. Extended pattern work north of the field can conflict with St Paul Class D airspace. Frequent hops over the Mississippi River east of the airport stay below 2,200 ft MSL. Keep that in mind when you are planning departures or local maneuvering. For clearance delivery, Minneapolis Approach is the published contact.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSGS?

Pattern altitude is 900 ft AGL, which is 1,721 ft MSL. Use that published value rather than calculating from field elevation.

Does KSGS have a tower?

No. KSGS is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls and runway lighting control.

Which runway at KSGS has the ILS?

Runway 34 has the ILS approach. If you are planning an IFR arrival, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details.

What is the longest runway at KSGS?

The only runway is 16/34. It is 4,002 ft long.

Which FBO is on the field at KSGS?

South St. Paul Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A PRIST and UL94.

Is 100LL self-serve available at KSGS?

Yes. Published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours self service via credit card.

Are there any local traffic or airspace issues to watch for at KSGS?

Yes. Extended pattern work north of the airport may conflict with St Paul Airport Class D airspace. Waterfowl are also reported on and near the airport.

What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KSGS?

Expect a non-towered field with one 4,002 ft runway and an ILS to 34. Runway 16 is the calm wind runway. If you need clearance delivery, Minneapolis Approach is the published contact at 612-726-9086.

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