Springfield-Branson National Airport (KSGF), Missouri
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Springfield-Branson National Airport (KSGF) is a towered, public-use, ops-tier-1 field in Springfield, Missouri, sitting at 1,268 feet elevation. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 records 37,354 total annual operations, of which 9,557 are business aviation movements. The airport offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, onsite CBP inspection services backed by a USDA compliance agreement, and two long concrete runways suited to a wide range of business aircraft.
Runways
Springfield-Branson National Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 8,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Springfield-Branson National Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Springfield-Branson National Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Springfield-Branson National Airport recorded 9,557 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KSGF is concentrated more heavily in certain months, with October showing the highest volume and February the lowest, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 974 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Springfield-Branson National Airport averages 15.1 days above 90°F in July, 24.6 freeze days in January and 1.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.6°F, and January the coldest, at 44.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Springfield-Branson National Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, environmental and pavement strength.
Taxiway N south of Runway 14/32 is closed to the A-321, B727-200, all MD-80 series aircraft, the B-757, and larger aircraft.
The compass rose north of Taxiway D at the approach end of Runway 32 is restricted to aircraft with a flux valve and standby compass height of 5.5 feet or higher.
Group IV aircraft or larger operating on Taxiway D from the Runway 32 approach end to Taxiway N, and on Taxiway U along the cargo apron, must perform judgmental oversteering instead of tracking the cockpit over the centerline while taxiing.
The Missouri Army Aviation Support Facility (MO-AVCRAD) operates Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, with maintenance assistance available during normal duty hours and flight activity operating on a defined schedule with extended hours on select weekdays, including further extended hours during daylight saving time on Wednesday and Thursday. A prior permission request is required, valid within one hour of the estimated arrival time; contact Flight Operations during normal duty hours to arrange it. All aircraft are required to contact Bears Den on the published frequencies, and departing aircraft must contact Bears Den to comply with airport security measures. Transient aircraft must arrive and depart via Taxiway G or Taxiway J. A++ fuel is available for supported AVCRAD aircraft. All runways are grooved; Runway 02 and Runway 14 have touchdown RVR, while Runway 20 and Runway 32 have rollout RVR.
Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 780/R/D/W/T
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Springfield-Branson National Airport has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Downtown, 6.85 NM east.
Part of the Springfield and the Ozarks area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSGF
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The same order, priced two ways.
$2,400.00 catering order at KSGF.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KSGF?
Springfield-Branson National Airport has onsite CBP inspection services, so aircraft can clear customs directly upon arrival. The airport also operates under a USDA compliance agreement, which covers agricultural inspection requirements for arriving flights. This combination allows international arrivals to be handled without diverting to another port of entry. Crews should still confirm current procedures and hours with CBP ahead of arrival, since onsite availability does not remove standard advance notice requirements.
What are the runways at Springfield-Branson National Airport?
Springfield-Branson National Airport operates two paved concrete runways. Runway 14/32 is the longer of the pair at 8,000 feet, with a width of 150 feet. Runway 02/20 measures 7,003 feet long and is also 150 feet wide. Both runways are grooved, and the airport reports RVR equipment on select runway ends, giving KSGF strong capability for larger business aircraft in varied weather conditions.
Are there any taxiway restrictions for larger aircraft at KSGF?
Yes, Springfield-Branson National Airport restricts a section of Taxiway N south of Runway 14/32 to aircraft smaller than the A-321, B727-200, MD-80 series, and B-757, meaning those types and larger cannot use that segment. Separately, Group IV aircraft and larger operating on Taxiway D between the Runway 32 approach end and Taxiway N, along the cargo apron, must perform judgmental oversteering rather than tracking the cockpit over the centerline. These restrictions are specific to taxi routing near the cargo apron area and should be reviewed by crews of larger airframes before taxiing at KSGF.
What is notable about wildlife activity at Springfield-Branson National Airport?
Springfield-Branson National Airport reports birds and wildlife both on the airport property and in the vicinity, according to published airport remarks. Crews operating at KSGF should factor this into arrival and departure planning, particularly during visual approaches or low-altitude maneuvering near the field. No specific species or seasonal pattern is detailed in the remark, so the caution applies generally rather than to a defined period. Standard wildlife-avoidance procedures are advisable at this airport.
Does business aviation traffic at KSGF vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Springfield-Branson National Airport is concentrated during certain months rather than spread evenly across the year, according to FAA TFMSC data. October recorded the highest monthly figure among the months reported, while February showed the lowest. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KSGF should account for this uneven distribution when anticipating ramp and airspace activity levels. The pattern reflects business aviation operations specifically, not total airport traffic.