Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (KSGH)
Medium airport · Springfield, Ohio, United States
Airport data
| Name | Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSGH |
| IATA | SGH |
| Elevation | 1,051 ft (320 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°50'25" W 83°50'25" 39.84030, -83.84020 |
| Location | Springfield, Ohio, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,010 ft (2746 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,498 ft (1676 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport at a glance
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Springfield, Ohio, United States, known to airline systems as SGH. The field elevation of 1,051 ft (320 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSGH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 9,010 ft (2746 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSGH 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 Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wright-Patterson Air Force Base | KFFO | 18 km (10 NM) |
| James M. Cox Dayton International Airport | KDAY | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Wilmington Airpark | KILN | 46 km (25 NM) |
| The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field | KOSU | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Rickenbacker International Airport | KLCK | 78 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,051 ft field elevation of Springfield-Beckley Municipal 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 Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport is KSGH, and its IATA code is SGH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport above sea level?
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,051 feet (320 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.8403, -83.8402 — in Springfield, Ohio, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, about 18 km away.
Does KSGH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSGH 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 Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport?
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 9,010 ft (2746 m) with a PEM surface.