Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI) Aviation Weather: METAR, TAF & ATIS
As of 11:52 PM CDT, Oct 27, KSPI is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 8,000 ft ceiling. The FAA lists no ground stop or delay program for KSPI right now.
Live aviation weather for Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, IL, including METAR, TAF, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI) is a regional airport serving Springfield, IL at a field elevation of 598 ft. KSPI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (04/22, 13/31), the longest 8,001 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the south (190°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 8,000 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 30.19 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,000 ft.
METAR KSPI 280452Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM OVC080 17/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP221 T01720089
What changed at KSPI?
Since the 0352Z (10:52 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0352Z (10:52 PM CDT) report, conditions are holding steady.
Current pilot readout for KSPI
KSPI is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 8,000 ft ceiling. the wind favors southwest-facing runway ends (22). Density altitude is approximately 650 ft (field elevation 598 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KSPI by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
The FAA issued no ground stop or ground delay program for SPI in the 12 months to October 2026. Delays here come from the airlines or from programs at other airports rather than from SPI's own airspace.
KSPI reported VFR in 81% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 264 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 14% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually low ceilings rather than fog (ceilings under 1,000 ft 6% of hours, visibility under 3 miles 3%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 31 had the best headwind 22% of the time, runway 22 18%, and winds were calm 13% of hours. Winds most often blow from the south. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 27 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 5. From December to February KSPI was IFR or worse 14% of the time, against 3% from June to August.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 48 days a year. 52% of storm hours fall in May, June and July, peaking in June when storms were in the air 2% of the time.
Field elevation is 598 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 2,275 ft, 1,677 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Sources: FAA ATCSCC advisories, hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 8,001 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 13 | 7,399 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 31 | 7,399 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 04 | 8,001 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 4 kt right |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
KSPI runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Status not monitoredRunway 04/228,001 × 150 ft · CONCurrent useno stated-runway source at KSPIWind
- 04
- 7 kt tailwind · 4 kt crosswind from right
- 22
- 7 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 13/317,399 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KSPIWind
- 13
- 4 kt headwind · 7 kt crosswind from right
- 31
- 4 kt tailwind · 7 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 8,000 ft.
KSPI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSPI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
BMI UA /OV BMI070020/TM 0212/FL280/TP B737/TB CONT LGT CHOP/RM /ZKC FDC/AF
BMI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BMI070020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0212Reported at 02:12 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGT CHOPTurbulence: cont light chop.RM /ZKC FDC/AFRemarks.Show raw report
MLI UA /OV MZV/TM 0030/FL290/TP C25B/TB NEG
MLI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0030Reported at 00:30 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
PNT UA /OV PNT/TM 0026/FL360/TP A21N/TB NEG
PNT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
TIP UA /OV RBS090010/TM 0025/FL250/TP E75S/TB NEG
TIP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBS090010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0025Reported at 00:25 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MTO UA /OV MTO020020/TM 0008/FL280/TP A21N/TB CONT LGT/RM /ZKC FDC/AF
MTO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MTO020020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0008Reported at 00:08 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGTTurbulence: cont light.RM /ZKC FDC/AFRemarks.Show raw report
VYS UA /OV VYS100015/TM 2335/FL120/TP CL35/TB LGT-MOD
VYS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VYS100015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2335Reported at 23:35 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
MDW UA /OV 20 SW JOT/TM 2333/FL120/TP CL35/TB MOD/RM SMOOTH BELLOW 100
MDW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 20 SW JOTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2333Reported at 23:33 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM SMOOTH BELLOW 100Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSPI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSPI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 8,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 13
- 34%
- 22
- 32%
- 31
- 18%
- 04
- 16%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2355Z (6:55 PM CDT)
TAF KSPI 272355Z 2800/2824 18005KT P6SM BKN120 FM281500 18010KT P6SM SCT080
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Get KSPI weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KSPI in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KSPI free on TelegramLive KSPI Weather
Live crosswind meter
Measured by KSPI's own weather station.
Wind is 31° off runway 22, the end with the most headwind right now.
Concrete · 8,001 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 04/22, 13/31 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Something off? ✏️ Suggest an edit
Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A · JP-8
- Attended
- Daily 0530-0000 local
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bulk, high & low pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental
- Control tower
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSPI
- IATA
- SPI
- FAA LID
- SPI
- City
- Springfield
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 598 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.8441, -89.6779
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.65 MHz
- CTAF
- 121.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 45m
Is there a ground stop at SPI today? Delay status and history →
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KSPI's live status on your website, free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Sangamon Valley RC Flyers - Holmes Airstrip , Pawnee, IL · 12 mi
- Timberlake R/C Club - CR 1500 E , Kilbourne, IL · 26 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KSPI
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSPI reported VFR conditions during about 80.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 264 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 10.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.9 | 19.9 | 9.5 | 6.6 |
| Feb | 71.3 | 16.7 | 7.7 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 76.9 | 15.1 | 5.9 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 83.6 | 10.7 | 4.2 | 1.5 |
| May | 86.1 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 90.0 | 6.8 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 90.6 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 89.3 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 88.0 | 7.3 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 84.2 | 9.4 | 4.7 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 78.8 | 13.8 | 5.3 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 62.5 | 23.1 | 9.3 | 5.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.2 kt |
| Feb | 9.1 kt |
| Mar | 9.6 kt |
| Apr | 9.6 kt |
| May | 7.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.9 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 7.3 kt |
| Nov | 8.6 kt |
| Dec | 8.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSPI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
Customize your SPI shirt or mug
SPI's real runway layout on the back, elevation and tower frequency on the front. Add your tail number on the sleeve.
Pilot PIREPs for Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI)
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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KSPI yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
No D-ATIS at this airport, showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit