Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI)
Medium airport · Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cape Girardeau Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCGI |
| IATA | CGI |
| Elevation | 342 ft (104 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°13'31" W 89°34'15" 37.22530, -89.57080 |
| Location | Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,997 ft (1218 m) | 100 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 10/28 | 6,500 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport at a glance
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport is a medium airport in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States, known to airline systems as CGI. The field elevation of 342 ft (104 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCGI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 6,500 ft (1981 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCGI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Airport | KMDH | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Barkley Regional Airport | KPAH | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois | KMWA | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Arkansas International Airport | KBYH | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport | KBLV | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 342 ft field elevation of Cape Girardeau Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cape Girardeau Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cape Girardeau Regional Airport is KCGI, and its IATA code is CGI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cape Girardeau Regional Airport above sea level?
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 342 feet (104 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cape Girardeau Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.2253, -89.5708 — in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Southern Illinois Airport, about 68 km away.
Does KCGI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCGI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport?
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,500 ft (1981 m) with a CON surface.