Springfield-Branson National Airport

REAL ID UPDATE The federal government has pushed back the enforcement date for Real ID to May 3, 2023: Read the official press release here: ... https://www.dhs.gov//dhs-announces-extension-real-id-full-

Yes, it’s Here we see a general aviation deicing truck doing its work on a privately owned plane.

We have another FIRST SOLO to cheer about! Congratulations to PFC student Lindsey Bravins on her first solo flight! Our kudos to her instructor, CFII Brock Peters as well! #firstsolo #premierflightcenter #studentpilot

INTERESTED IN AVIATION? Our airport is looking for qualified individuals for the position of Aircraft Services Specialist. This position will fuel aircraft and perform Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), EMS services and other aviation related support. To apply click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com//aircraft-services-speciali

Heads up! The airport website is moving to a new server this morning so there maybe temporary blackouts. Please bear with us during the switchover.

WINTER WEATHER The National Weather Service says snow showers are likely in Springfield this afternoon and evening. Temps are expected to remain above freezing, but flight delays are possible. Check with your airline for flight status. #sgf #SpringfieldMo #BransonMo

Travelers dashing through the airport lobby at the noon hour today get to enjoy brilliant holiday music from a talented brass quintet, courtesy of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra MO! Just two Fridays left in December, and we'll have more Orchestra members performing in the lobby at noon on the 18th and the 24th!

Congrats Wyatt!

Airlines will play a key role in defeating Covid-19 ... https://www.nytimes.com//airlines-vaccines-coronavirus.htm

Look! Up in the sky!

PAST TIMES An Ozark Air Lines' DC-9 departs SGF in about 1980.

Lots of different things going on at the airport!

Six, F-5 Tigers visited SGF today. Here we seem them taxi to the fueling location.

TIGERS COME CALLING! Want to know why it's fun to work at an airport? Here's one reason why: you never know what's going to pop out of the sky on short notice! Today six F-5 Tigers dropped by for fuel. They're part of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401. They caused quite a stir when they buzzed the airfield in tight formation just a few hundred feet off the ground!... Be Sure to check out our video post of the F-5s: https://www.facebook.com/watch/

peeps these zoomie meetings are wearing me out FUR CRYIN OUT LOUD don't zoom me, i'll zoom you, best regards, Pinkley

WHAT'S GOING ON AT OUR AIRPORT? Chances are you don’t have an urge to fly. That’s understandable. But if you do need to fly, you should know that airports are open and airlines are flying. And both are doing everything they can to make air travel as safe and clean as possible ... Read the rest here: http://www.flyspringfield.com/blog

HEADS UP! Heads up! Effective Wednesday, August 19, masks with exhaust valves or vents will no longer allowed on American Airlines. Masks must be worn correctly, covering nose & mouth. More info from AA: http://news.aa.com//New-Face-Covering-Guideli/default.aspx

EYES OF THE FLEET A most unusual visitor flew into our SGF Tuesday morning: a U.S. Navy E-2 Hawkeye. While the aircraft itself is not that unusual, it is unusual for one to show up at an airport in the middle of the continent. This one dropped by for fuel. Hawkeyes are usually based onboard navy aircraft carriers where, among other things, they provide airborne early warning of enemy planes.... That big disk is part of the Hawkeye's sophisticated radar system.

THROWBACK THURSDAY It's October 4, 2006. An Allegiant MD-80 sits parked at gate 10 of what is now the former airline terminal at our SGF. What else has changed since then? Let us know what you spot!