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KSPI

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · Springfield

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
598 ft / 182 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 121.30 MHz (SPRINGFIELD TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI), located in Springfield, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 598 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSPI / SPI
Municipality
Springfield
Country
Region
US-IL — Illinois
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
598 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,999 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 41.5° / 221.5°
RWY 04 (41.5°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: SPI | CRS: 43°
RWY 22 (221.5°)
111.70 MHz
IDENT: LQY | CRS: 223°
Runway 13 / 31
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,000 ft / 2,134 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 127° / 307°
RWY 13 (127°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (307°)
110.15 MHz
IDENT: CJF | CRS: 308°
Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,300 ft / 1,615 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D SPRINGFIELD APP/DEP
118.60 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.65 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.70 MHz
CTAF CTAF
121.30 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
OPS ANG OPS
27.22 MHz
RDO ST LOUIS RDO
122.25 MHz
TWR SPRINGFIELD TWR
121.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
131.42 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026