Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI) is a regional airport serving Springfield, IL at 598 ft. KSPI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 13, 18, 22), longest 8,001 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 KSPI 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 north-northwest (330°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSPI 130552Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02060194 10283 20206 403280183 51007 $
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Since the 0452Z (11:52 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KSPI
KSPI is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 598 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 KSPI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 7,399 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 36 | 5,300 ft | PEM | 3 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 04 | 8,001 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 22 | 8,001 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 18 | 5,300 ft | PEM | 3 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 13 | 7,399 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling 7,500 ft → unlimited.
KSPI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, IL: 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 KSPI is headed.
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 KSPI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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TIP UA /OV RBS/TM 0539/FL410/TP GLF5/TB CONS LGT CHOP
TIP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0539Reported at 05:39 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
ENL UA /OV ENL/TM 0250/FL360/TP A320/TB LGT/RM /ZKCFDC CW
ENL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ENLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0250Reported at 02:50 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
STL UA /OV STL/TM 0204/FL320/TP A320/TB CONS LGT/RM /ZKCFDC CW
STL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV STLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
STL UA /OV STL325010/TM 0157/FL350/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC CW
STL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV STL325010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0157Reported at 01:57 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
DEC UA /OV AXC/TM 0143/FL340/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC CW
DEC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AXCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0143Reported at 01:43 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
SPI UA /OV SPI/TM 0111/FL380/TP B737/TB NEG/RM /ZKCFDC CW
SPI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPILocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
DEC UA /OV AXC030015/TM 0110/FL360/TP B737/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC CW
DEC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AXC030015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.⚠️ 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 26 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 29%
- 31
- 19%
- 22
- 18%
- 04
- 14%
- 13
- 11%
- 36
- 9%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KSPI 130520Z 1306/1406 33005KT P6SM FEW030 SCT250 FM131000 36005KT P6SM BKN200 FM131700 01010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN090 PROB30 1321/1324 -SHRA
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- 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
- 6
- 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 41m
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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
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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.
The FAA airport diagram for Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, IL 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSPI weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSPI?+
KSPI has 6 runways: 04, 13, 18, 22, 31, 36; the longest is 8,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSPI report its own weather?+
Yes. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSPI have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSPI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSPI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSPI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSPI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI) 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI)
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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.
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