Is KSPF VFR or IFR right now?

KSPF is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KSPF has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 090° at 8 kt, runway 13 gives a 6 kt headwind and 6 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field have?

Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field has 3 runways; the longest is 6,401 ft (1,951 m). Field elevation is 3,931 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSPF?

AWOS 118.325 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KSPF?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:57 UTC and sunset at 00:30 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:59 UTC.

Are there delays at KSPF right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KSPF.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field

General Aviation Airport · Spearfish, SD, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field. It's 75°F with 36% humidity. Winds from 090° at 8 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKSPFIATASPFLOCALSPF

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation3,931ft1,198 m

Longest runway6,401ft1,951 m

Runways31 lighted

Coordinates44.48, -103.7844°28'49.1"N 103°46'58.8"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

7 min ago

75°F24°C · Dew 46°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

090° @ 8 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity36%
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Pressure1023.8 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KSPF 042215Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3023 RMK AO2

Decoded — plain language

Wind090° @ 8 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature75°F / 24°C

Dew point46°F · 36% RH

Altimeter30.23 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:15Z·Spearfish/Clyde Fld, SD, US·7 min ago

Runway winds

13/31

Headwind6 kt

Crosswind6 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind6 kt

Crosswind6 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:22 UTC

What is the weather at Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field (KSPF) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field. It's 75°F with 36% humidity. Winds from 090° at 8 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:15 UTC)
Is KSPF VFR or IFR right now?: KSPF is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KSPF has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 090° at 8 kt, runway 13 gives a 6 kt headwind and 6 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field have?: Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field has 3 runways; the longest is 6,401 ft (1,951 m). Field elevation is 3,931 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSPF?: AWOS 118.325 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KSPF?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:57 UTC and sunset at 00:30 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:59 UTC.
Are there delays at KSPF right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KSPF.

Runways

3 total

13/31◐ lit

6,401 ft1,951 × 75 ft · Asphalt

08/26

4,003 ft1,220 × 100 ft · Grass / Turf

04/22

1,995 ft608 × 120 ft · Grass / Turf

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS118.325AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach119.50ELLSWORTH APP/DEP

Radio / FSS122.55HURON RDO

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.