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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 0352Z (10:52 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
Calm
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
10,000 ft
Altimeter
29.90"
Temp / Dew
27°C / 81°F
dew 24°C

Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KSGF 290352Z 00000KT 10SM OVC100 27/24 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02720239

What changed at KSGF?

Since the 0252Z (9:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.

  • Wind speed down from 5 to 0 kt.
  • A ceiling formed at 10,000 ft.
  • Pressure rising: altimeter 29.88 → 29.90 inHg.

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Current pilot readout for KSGF

KSGF is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 10,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 3,050 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.

Current wind is calm calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
02
14
20
32

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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
061204Z16Z03Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 60 kt, ceiling unlimited10,000 ft.

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 © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

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.

PIREP0002Z (7:02 PM CDT) · 26 NM E of KSGF · during descent · AA1
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UNO UA /OV SGF110025-KUNO /TM 0002 /FL055 /TP AA1 /TB NEG BLO 055 /RM DURD
UNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV SGF110025-KUNOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0002Reported at 00:02 UTC.
FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.
TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.
TB NEG BLO 055Turbulence: none reported blo 055.
RM DURDRemarks.
PIREP2326Z (6:26 PM CDT) · 85 NM E of KSGF · 21,000 ft MSL · SW4
light to moderate rime icing
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ARG UA /OV ARG315055/TM 2326/FL210/TP SW4/IC LGT-MOD RIME/RM ZME
ARG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV ARG315055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2326Reported at 23:26 UTC.
FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.
TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.
IC LGT-MOD RIMEIcing: light to moderate rime.
RM ZMERemarks.
PIREP2315Z (6:15 PM CDT) · 14 NM E of KSGF · 5,500 ft MSL · AA1
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SGF UA /OV SGF-SGF110025 /TM 2315 /FL055 /TP AA1 /WX FV03SM HZ /TB NEG /RM FV PREDOMINANTLY 7SM OCNL 3SM IN HZ
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV SGF-SGF110025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2315Reported at 23:15 UTC.
FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.
TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.
WX FV03SM HZWeather and flight visibility observed.
TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.
RM FV PREDOMINANTLY 7SM OCNL…Remarks.
PIREP2300Z (6:00 PM CDT) · 37 NM NW of KSGF · during climb · AA1
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SGF UA /OV KFSK-SGF /TM 2300 /FL055 /TP AA1 /TB NEG BLO 055 /RM DURC
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV KFSK-SGFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2300Reported at 23:00 UTC.
FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.
TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.
TB NEG BLO 055Turbulence: none reported blo 055.
RM DURCRemarks.
PIREP2256Z (5:56 PM CDT) · 44 NM S of KSGF · 22,000 ft MSL · E550
light clear icing
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HRO UA /OV BBG/TM 2256/FL220/TP E550/TA M10/IC LGT CLR/RM ZME
HRO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV BBGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.
FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.
TP E550Aircraft type reporting.
TA M10Outside air temperature, °C.
IC LGT CLRIcing: light clear.
RM ZMERemarks.

⚠️ 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 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.

Last 24 hours
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 5/8 kt
Max gust:
Lowest ceiling: 10,000 ft
Lowest vis:
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 0
Last 7 days
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 7/14 kt
Max gust: 22 kt
Lowest ceiling: 3,500 ft
Lowest vis: 8 sm
Prevailing wind: SW
Category changes: 0
Active Runway - past 30 days
20
41%
02
28%
14
23%
32
8%

TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)

TAF KSGF 282320Z 2900/2924 09006KT P6SM OVC130 PROB30 2900/2906 4SM -SHRA OVC025

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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
20h 36m

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Historical Flying Weather

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 2608 · 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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