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Springfield Branson National Airport (KSGF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Springfield Branson National Airport in Springfield, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Springfield Branson National Airport (KSGF) is a regional airport serving Springfield, MO at 1,268 ft. KSGF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 14, 20, 32), longest 8,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KSGF in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.

VFR
Observed 0752Z (2:52 AM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
340° 8 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
30.04"
Temp / Dew
72°F / 22°C
dew 69°F / 21°C

Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KSGF 130752Z 34008KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A3004 RMK AO2 RAE09 SLP160 P0000 T02220206

What changed at KSGF?

Since the 0652Z (1:52 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

  • Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
  • Pressure rising: altimeter 30.01 → 30.04 inHg.
  • Rain ended (-RA).

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Current pilot readout for KSGF

KSGF is currently VFR with winds from 340° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,300 ft (field elevation 1,268 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.

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Runway wind check

Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.

Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KSGF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
32FAV8 kt head2 kt right
026 kt head5 kt left
206 kt tail5 kt right
148 kt tail2 kt left

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
0102108Z19Z07Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 58 kt, ceiling unlimitedunlimited.

KSGF weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Springfield Branson National Airport in Springfield, MO: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KSGF is headed.

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Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap

Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.

Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSGF

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0656Z (1:56 AM CDT) · 74 NM NW of KSGF · 11,000 ft MSL · TBM9
moderate chop turbulence
Show raw report
FSK UA /OV FSK/TM 0656/FL110/TP TBM9/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC AF
FSK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV FSKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0656Reported at 06:56 UTC.
FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.
TP TBM9Aircraft type reporting.
TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.
RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.

⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.

Recent aviation weather trends at KSGF

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KSGF reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,700 ft. Wind most often came from the S.

Last 24 hours
VFR 92%MVFR 8%
Wind avg/max: 5/9 kt
Max gust: 18 kt
Lowest ceiling: 2,700 ft
Lowest vis: -
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 2

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Last 7 days
VFR 99%MVFR 1%
Wind avg/max: 6/17 kt
Max gust: 24 kt
Lowest ceiling: 3,000 ft
Lowest vis: 4 sm
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 4

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
14
52%
02
22%
20
20%
32
6%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0534Z (12:34 AM CDT)

TAF KSGF 130534Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 PROB30 1306/1312 2SM TSRA BR OVC025CB FM131200 07004KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1312/1318 2SM TSRA BR OVC025CB FM131800 19006KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1318/1320 4SM -SHRA OVC025 FM132000 30006KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1320/1324 4SM -SHRA OVC025 FM140300 10006KT P6SM BKN250

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Regional airport
ICAO
KSGF
IATA
SGF
FAA LID
SGF
City
Springfield
State
Missouri
Country
United States
Elevation
1,268 ft
Coordinates
37.2450, -93.3886
Runways
4
Longest runway
8,000 ft
Weather reporting
Reports METAR
TAF
Published
ATIS
119.05 MHz
Time zone
America/Chicago
Next sunset
16h 12m

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Historical Flying Weather at KSGF

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSGF reported VFR conditions during about 82.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.3 kt, calm 7.2% of the time.

VFR Score
48
Wind Score
52
Reliability Score
49
National VFR rank
#775 of 1,400
Regional rank
#87
State rank
#14
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
82.1%
MVFR
9.9%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
2.7%
Est. VFR days/yr
271
Most VFR month
July
Fewest VFR month
December
Median ceiling
2,900 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
7.2%
Median wind
8 kt
Gusty hours
13.0%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.2%
Fog/mist days/yr
132
Thunderstorm days/yr
57
Summer density alt
3,241 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KSGF monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan70.614.09.55.9
Feb71.515.49.14.0
Mar76.014.27.32.6
Apr83.210.64.71.6
May84.19.84.41.7
Jun93.04.31.80.8
Jul93.53.91.61.0
Aug92.64.52.00.8
Sep88.26.13.72.1
Oct82.08.96.23.0
Nov80.59.96.13.5
Dec68.217.98.45.6

Average wind by month

0611JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KSGF average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan9.1 kt
Feb9.2 kt
Mar10.0 kt
Apr9.7 kt
May8.2 kt
Jun7.6 kt
Jul6.5 kt
Aug6.7 kt
Sep6.7 kt
Oct8.1 kt
Nov8.8 kt
Dec8.9 kt

Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.

KSGF airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Springfield Branson National Airport in Springfield, MO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.

Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗

KSGF weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KSGF?+

KSGF has 4 runways: 02, 14, 20, 32; the longest is 8,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KSGF report its own weather?+

Yes. Springfield Branson National Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KSGF have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KSGF broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KSGF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSGF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KSGF airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Springfield Branson National Airport (KSGF) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).

Pilot PIREPs for Springfield Branson National Airport (KSGF)

Community-submitted

Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Springfield Branson National Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.

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