KSGS

MVFR

SOUTH ST PAUL MUNI/RICHARD E FLEMING FLD

SOUTH ST PAUL · MINNESOTA

Elev
821'
Longest RWY
4,002'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
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Before you fly into KSGS
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,721'
MSL · field 821' + 900 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +7 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KSGS

Current METAR

Observed 08:35Z

KSGS 280835Z AUTO 30009KT 7SM OVC026 07/03 A2980 RMK AO2 T00700029
Wind
300° @ 9 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
207 ft
Ceiling
2,600 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
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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300° · 9 kt
RWY 34
342°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 342° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,721 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored162° / 342°4,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 4-box left(3°)60', tree, 1369' from thr, 29' R of cntrln, slope 19
34PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 34
LE
SGS
108.35
LOC RWY 34
KSGS · IAP
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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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis Approach at 612-726-9086.Show FAA
  • Extended traffic pattern operations north of the airport may conflict with St Paul Airport Class D airspace. Contact St Paul Tower on 119.1.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Frequent hops over the Mississippi River east of the airport below 2200 feet mean sea level.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 34 has activated runway end identifier lights. The precision approach path indicators on runways 16 and 34 are activated or have increased intensity. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 16 and 34 and controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 16 and 34 are preset to low intensity.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours self service via credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16Runway 16 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
300° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

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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