Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – SPI Springfield
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is a civil-military airport located in Springfield, Illinois. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, SPI was classified as a non-hub commercial service facility by the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. SPI used to be the home of the Capitol Airport Air National Guard Station.
Best Time to Visit
There are three airlines traveling to and from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport including American Eagle, Allegiant Air, and United Express with destinations to Punta Gorda, Chicago-O’Hare, and Dallas. The only airline using mainline jets such as the Airbus A320 is Allegiant Air. Meanwhile, both United Express and American Eagle are using regional jets. This airport has three runways and a terminal.
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport serves the cities of Lincoln, Petersburg, Kincaid, Rochester, Springfield, and Taylorville. The busiest domestic destinations from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport are Chicago-O’Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Punta Gorda respectively.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers who are looking for a domestic and international airport apart from SPI-Springfield will find Jacksonville Municipal Airport (IJX) closest to Springfield. IJX is located in Jacksonville, Illinois and is 38 miles away from SPI. Visitors can reach IJX in just 45 minutes.
A lot of passengers traveling to SPI often look for airport hotels. However, there are many options near the airport including the State House Inn located in Springfield, which is 5 miles from the airport. Another option is the luxurious President Abraham Lincoln Springfield A DoubleTree by Hilton, located 3 miles away from the airport.
