Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field (KSPF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field in Spearfish, SD, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field (KSPF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Spearfish, SD at 3,931 ft. KSPF reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 08, 13, 22) — longest 6,401 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 KSPF 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.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KSPF 290555Z AUTO 15015KT 10SM SCT050 BKN070 OVC100 22/16 A3004 RMK AO2
What changed at KSPF?
Since the 0535Z (11:35 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 8 to 15 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KSPF
KSPF is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 15 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 14 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,550 ft (field elevation 3,931 ft). KSPF does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KRAP, about 41 nm away.
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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 KSPF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 6,401 ft | ASPH-G | 14 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 08 | 4,003 ft | GRS | 8 kt head | 13 kt right |
| 22 | 1,995 ft | TURF-G | 5 kt head | 14 kt left |
| 04 | 1,995 ft | TURF-G | 5 kt tail | 14 kt right |
| 26 | 4,003 ft | GRS | 7 kt tail | 13 kt left |
| 31 | 6,401 ft | ASPH-G | 14 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→15 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,000 ft.
KSPF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field in Spearfish, SD: 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 KSPF is headed.
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 KSPF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RAP UA /OV RAP/TM 0038/FL178/TP B38M/SK TOP 250/RM DURC ZDVWC-31
RAP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RAPLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0038Reported at 00:38 UTC.FL178Altitude: 17,800 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 250Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURC ZDVWC-31Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSPF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSPF reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
- 08
- 26%
- 13
- 20%
- 04
- 20%
- 22
- 18%
- 31
- 9%
- 26
- 7%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSPF
- IATA
- SPF
- FAA LID
- SPF
- City
- Spearfish
- State
- South Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,931 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.4803, -103.7830
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,401 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KRAP
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 20h 18m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Northern Hills RC Flyers- Eden Road — Whitewood, SD · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSPF reported VFR conditions during about 86.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 287 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.8 kt, calm 13.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.8 | 10.5 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 77.4 | 12.5 | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 80.0 | 9.0 | 4.5 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 80.6 | 10.1 | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| May | 82.1 | 9.5 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 91.0 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 95.7 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 95.8 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Sep | 90.6 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 83.5 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 85.0 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 79.6 | 9.8 | 5.0 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.9 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.1 kt |
| Apr | 8.9 kt |
| May | 8.1 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.6 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.7 kt |
| Oct | 7.8 kt |
| Nov | 8.2 kt |
| Dec | 8.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSPF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field in Spearfish, SD shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KSPF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSPF?+
KSPF has 6 runways — 04, 08, 13, 22, 26, 31; the longest is 6,401 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSPF report its own weather?+
Yes — Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSPF have a TAF?+
No — KSPF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRAP, about 41 nm away.
Does KSPF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSPF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSPF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSPF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field (KSPF) 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 Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field (KSPF)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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