KSPI

VFR

ABRAHAM LINCOLN CAPITAL

SPRINGFIELD · ILLINOIS

Elev
597.9'
Longest RWY
8,001'04/22
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR02:52Z
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Before you fly into KSPI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,597.9'
MSL · field 597.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KSPI

Current METAR

Observed 02:52Z

KSPI 120252Z 28008KT 10SM -RA SCT095 BKN120 21/20 A2981 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP089 P0000 60083 T02110200 53025
Wind
280° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,598 ft
Ceiling
12,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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 NW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
SPI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK HANNA
Address
CAPITAL AIRPORT, SPRINGFIELD IL 62707-8419

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0530-0000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 8 kt
RWY 31
306°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 306° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,598 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2241° / 221°8,001 ftCONCStandard L
13/31Favored126° / 306°7,399 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
048,001'8,001'7,927'7,927'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR49', tree, 2239' from thr, 758' R of cntrln, slope 41
228,001'8,001'8,001'8,001'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR78', tree, 4040' from thr, 704' R of cntrln, slope 49
137,399'7,399'7,216'7,216'PAPI 4-box right(3°)74', trees, 3131' from thr, 383' R of cntrln, slope 39
317,399'7,399'7,000'7,000'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR22', tree, 1142' from thr, 628' R of cntrln, slope 42

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 KSPI ABRAHAM LINCOLN CAPITAL in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, showing runways 04/22, 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 3

RWY 04
LS · CAT I
SPI
109.5
RWY 22
LS · CAT I
LQY
111.7
RWY 31
LS · CAT I
CJF
110.15
ILS OR LOC RWY 04
KSPI · 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
100LLAJ8
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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
No

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

  • 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.
  • WX SVC AVBL H24.
  • DURING SNOW REMOVAL OPS EQUIPMENT OPERATORS WILL MONITOR CTAF WHEN THE TWR IS CLSD.
  • DASSP GATEWAY ARPT CALL 217-788-1080.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.
  • 100LL SELF SERVE AVBL 24HRS.

Lighting notes

  • 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.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 830/R/C/W/T
  • 13/31PCR VALUE: 830/F/C/X/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22150 FT WIDTH.

Other notes

  • ARFF UNAVBL FOR UNSKED ACFT OPS 0600-1130Z++ DLY EXC WITH PPR, CALL 217-788-1080.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KSPI

Answer card
ICAO
KSPI
Name
ABRAHAM LINCOLN CAPITAL
Location
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
Elevation
597.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,597.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 8,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
3
Published frequencies
16
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport sits in Springfield, Illinois. The field elevation is 597.9 ft MSL. It has 2 runways. The longest is 8,001 ft on runway 04/22. Runway 13/31 is 7,399 ft. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2200. When the tower is closed, use CTAF 121.3 and follow the published lighting procedures for the runway you plan to use. Three ILS approaches are published for runway ends 04, 22 and 31.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport has one on-field FBO, Stellar Aviation of Springfield. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours. General aviation access to the aircraft ramp is prohibited. Parking on the ramp is also prohibited, so plan your ground handling before arrival.

First-time pilots should pay attention to the tower hours. The ramp restriction matters here. The lighting setup after hours is also worth a close look. There is a published note that taxiways Y1, Y2 and the segment of Y between Y1 and A are not available for air carrier operations with more than 9 passenger seats. If you are operating unscheduled and need ARFF coverage, call ahead. Weather service is available 24 hours a day. For clearance delivery help if FSS is not reachable, contact St Louis Approach.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KSPI?
Runway 04/22 is the longest at 8,001 ft. Runway 13/31 is 7,399 ft.
What are the tower hours at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2200 daily. Outside those hours, use CTAF 121.3 and the published lighting procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at KSPI?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KSPI have ILS approaches?
Yes. Three ILS approaches are published for runway ends 04, 22 and 31. Check the current Chart Supplement for the exact minima before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KSPI?
Stellar Aviation of Springfield is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is self-serve 100LL available at KSPI?
Yes. The published remarks say 100 low lead self-serve fuel is available 24 hours.
Can general aviation park on the ramp at KSPI?
No. The published remarks say general aviation access to the aircraft ramp is prohibited. Call the airport operator or the FBO directly before arrival.
What should I know about night operations at KSPI?
When the tower is closed, pilots use CTAF 121.3 to activate the runway lights and approach lighting. The published remarks also note PAPI for runway 13 and VASI for runways 04 and 22 operate continuously.

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