KSPH Springhill Airport

Before you fly into KSPH

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,217.6'

MSL · field 217.6' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KSPH

KSPH does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAGO (RALPH C WEISER FLD) · 17.5 NM away. Conditions at KSPH may differ.

METAR · KAGO

Observed 02:35Z

KAGO 280235Z AUTO 19006KT 9SM OVC048 26/23 A2987 RMK A01

Wind: 190° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 9 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,652 ft
Ceiling: 4,800 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

KSPH does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KELD (SOUTH ARKANSAS RGNL AT GOODWIN FLD) · 33.3 NM away. Conditions at KSPH may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KELD 272327Z 2800/2824 17009KT P6SM VCTS BKN045CB FM280600 17008KT P6SM SCT040 SCT100 BKN250 FM281000 17005KT P6SM BKN020 FM281200 17006KT P6SM BKN013 FM281800 18009KT P6SM VCTS BKN030CB

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 06:00Z

Wind: 170° at 9 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 4,500 ft
Weather: nearby thunderstorm

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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.

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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: 3 NM E
VFR sectional: MEMPHIS
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: DRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MOLLY FOWLER
Phone: 318-453-5637
Address: P.O BOX 398, SPRINGHILL LA 71075

Flight service · Hours

FSS DRI: DE RIDDER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 6 kt

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RWY 18

178°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	178° / 358°	4,202 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	95', trees, 2158' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
36	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	90', trees, 2543' from thr, 292' R of cntrln, slope 26

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KSPH · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KSPH · 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: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
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: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.31

F43·El Dorado Downtown Airport·39.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.41

KSHV·Signature Aviation·38.5 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.31atF43El Dorado Downtown Airport39.5 nm
Jet A$8.41atKSHVSignature Aviation38.5 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
Ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use.Show FAA

Lighting notes

The airport beacon is located 0.52 miles from the approach end of runway 18 right of centerline.Show FAA
Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn; to increase intensity activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

18The PAPI is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of the runway 18 centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSPH

Answer card

ICAO: KSPH
Name: SPRINGHILL
Location: SPRINGHILL, LOUISIANA
Elevation: 217.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,217.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 4,202 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 190° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Springhill Airport (KSPH) sits in Springhill, Louisiana. Field elevation is 217.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, at 4,202 ft asphalt. It is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Approach and departure control is with Shreveport on 123.75 or 360.725.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at about 1,218 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival for ramp space. The published remarks also note that ultralight activity occurs on and near the airport. That is worth keeping in mind in the pattern. The runway lights on 18/36 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use the CTAF to increase intensity if needed. The airport beacon is 0.52 miles from the approach end of runway 18, right of centerline. The PAPI on runway 18 is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of the runway 18 centerline. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KSPH Springhill Airport?

KSPH has one runway, 18/36. It is 4,202 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

Is Springhill Airport towered?

No. KSPH is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for airport traffic and UNICOM on the same frequency if needed.

Does KSPH have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KSPH. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at KSPH?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement shows a different value. That is about 1,218 ft MSL at this field elevation.

What are the tower or CTAF frequencies at Springhill?

CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8. Approach and departure control is with Shreveport on 123.75 or 360.725.

Which FBOs are on the field at KSPH?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Are there any special runway lighting notes at KSPH?

Yes. The medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use the CTAF to increase intensity if needed.

What should a first-time pilot know before landing at Springhill?

Ultralight activity occurs on and near the airport. The PAPI on runway 18 is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of the runway 18 centerline. Also note that the airport beacon is 0.52 miles from the approach end of runway 18, right of centerline.

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