Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI) serves Springfield, Illinois with a towered field offering two long paved runways capable of handling large business aircraft. The airport recorded 6,927 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 3,991 of those operations. KSPI functions as a DASSP gateway airport and sits roughly 49 nautical miles from the nearest customs facility at KPIA.
Runways
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 8,001 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
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport has Jet A, 100LL and J8 available on the field. Fueling is available from 5:30am to 12am, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is General Downing - Peoria International (KPIA), 49 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport recorded 3,991 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KSPI is concentrated in the later months of the year, peaking in October at 403 operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 403 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport averages 9.4 days above 90°F in July, 26.5 freeze days in January and 2.1 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.8°F, and January the coldest, at 35.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact St. Louis Approach.
When the control tower is closed, activate HIRL runway 13/31 and HIRL runway 04/22, MALSR runways 04, 22, and 31, and VASI runway 31 and REIL runway 13 via CTAF. PAPI runway 13 and VASI runways 04 and 22 operate continuously.
PCR VALUE: 830/R/C/W/T
PCR VALUE: 830/F/C/X/T
Taxiway Y1, Taxiway Y2, and the portion of Taxiway Y between Taxiway Y1 and Taxiway A are not available for air carrier operations with more than nine passenger seats.
General aviation access to and parking on the ACR ramp is prohibited.
Weather service is available 24 hours a day.
During snow removal operations, equipment operators monitor CTAF when the tower is closed.
This airport is a DASSP gateway airport.
100LL self-serve fuel is available 24 hours a day.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Logan County (KAAA), 24.57 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSPI
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Frequently asked questions
Does KSPI have customs available onsite?
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI) does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KPIA, located approximately 49.21 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance should plan their arrival routing accordingly, since this leg adds distance to any international itinerary through Springfield. KSPI is listed as a DASSP gateway airport, which is a separate security program from customs clearance. Dispatchers should verify current customs procedures independently before planning an international arrival.
What runways are available at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport?
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport has two paved runways. Runway 04/22 is 8,001 feet long and 150 feet wide with a concrete surface. Runway 13/31 is 7,399 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. Both runways support large business aircraft operations given their length and width. The airport is towered, and KSPI's field elevation is 598 feet.
What fuel is available at KSPI?
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport offers 100LL, Jet A, and J8 fuel. The 100LL grade is available on a self-serve basis around the clock. KSPI's fuel service supports both piston and turbine operators without published attended-hours restrictions on the self-serve option. Jet A availability at this facility supports the airport's business aviation traffic, which represents the majority of annual operations recorded here.
Are there any taxiway restrictions for larger aircraft at KSPI?
Yes. At Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, Taxiway Y1, Taxiway Y2, and the section of Taxiway Y between Taxiway Y1 and Taxiway A are not available for air carrier operations involving aircraft with more than nine passenger seats. Operators of larger aircraft should plan alternate taxi routing around these segments. This restriction applies specifically to air carrier operations rather than general aviation traffic. Dispatchers handling larger equipment into KSPI should account for this limitation when coordinating ground movement.
When does business aviation traffic peak at KSPI?
Business aviation traffic at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is concentrated later in the calendar year, with October showing the highest monthly total at 403 operations according to FAA TFMSC data. February and September also post totals above 380 operations. The lowest monthly figures occur in January and December, at 256 and 251 operations respectively. This pattern reflects the seasonal distribution of business aviation activity recorded at KSPI for 2025.