Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI)
Medium airport · Springfield, Illinois, United States
Airport data
| Name | Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSPI |
| IATA | SPI |
| Elevation | 598 ft (182 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°50'39" W 89°40'40" 39.84410, -89.67790 |
| Location | Springfield, Illinois, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13/31 | 7,399 ft (2255 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 5,300 ft (1615 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport at a glance
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is a medium airport in Springfield, Illinois, United States, known to airline systems as SPI. The field elevation of 598 ft (182 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSPI 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 3 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 8,001 ft (2439 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSPI 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Airport | KDEC | 69 km (37 NM) |
| General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport | KPIA | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | KBMI | 96 km (52 NM) |
| St Louis Regional Airport | KALN | 111 km (60 NM) |
| University of Illinois Willard Airport | KCMI | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 598 ft field elevation of Abraham Lincoln Capital 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
What is the ICAO code of Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is KSPI, and its IATA code is SPI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport above sea level?
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport sits at an elevation of 598 feet (182 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.8441, -89.6779 — in Springfield, Illinois, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Decatur Airport, about 69 km away.
Does KSPI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSPI 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport?
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,001 ft (2439 m) with a CON surface.