Apr 22 2026
With an eye to the sky and a heart for sustainability, Springfield-Branson National Airport is charging the road ahead for its passengers.
Starting this week, passengers can now charge their electric vehicles at SGF. Six electric vehicle charging stations are located in the Southwest corner of the newly expanded short-term parking lot. The ChargePoint 6000 stations provide a standard output of 12K2 (50A) per port, allowing passengers arriving back to Springfield fast charging capabilities or park-and-fly electric vehicle charging functionality.
At the airport, drivers will pay for the energy consumed on a per kWh basis. This pricing model bills for the energy consumed by the vehicle, but doesn't encourage drivers to move their vehicle after charging has been completed. The initial charging rate will be $0.35 per kWh.
The multipurpose electric vehicle charging stations provide flexibility and ease of use for passengers, necessities for any customer experience upgrade at the airport, says Dave Schaumburg, assistant director of aviation, operations and maintenance.
“If you’re flying out or coming home, we want to ensure that passengers with electric vehicles have what they need on their travels,” said Schaumburg. “If you’re parking for multiple days and want your vehicle ready when you return or just need to be powered up for the drive home, this new technology is an amenity that meets our passengers’ needs.”
Electric vehicles have increased in popularity in recent years, with Missouri home to nearly 30,000 electric vehicles according to the U.S. Department of Energy. But more than meeting changing driving habits of SGF passengers, providing electric vehicle charging stations is another way the airport infuses sustainability in its airport operations.
“Five new jet bridges installed in 2025 have the latest technology, increasing energy efficiency in both the terminal and the aircraft parked at our gates,” said Brian Weiler, director of aviation. “Energy efficiency and decisions focused on sustainability whenever possible are a part of our mindset of how we run this airport.”
Starting this week, passengers can now charge their electric vehicles at SGF. Six electric vehicle charging stations are located in the Southwest corner of the newly expanded short-term parking lot. The ChargePoint 6000 stations provide a standard output of 12K2 (50A) per port, allowing passengers arriving back to Springfield fast charging capabilities or park-and-fly electric vehicle charging functionality.
At the airport, drivers will pay for the energy consumed on a per kWh basis. This pricing model bills for the energy consumed by the vehicle, but doesn't encourage drivers to move their vehicle after charging has been completed. The initial charging rate will be $0.35 per kWh.
The multipurpose electric vehicle charging stations provide flexibility and ease of use for passengers, necessities for any customer experience upgrade at the airport, says Dave Schaumburg, assistant director of aviation, operations and maintenance.
“If you’re flying out or coming home, we want to ensure that passengers with electric vehicles have what they need on their travels,” said Schaumburg. “If you’re parking for multiple days and want your vehicle ready when you return or just need to be powered up for the drive home, this new technology is an amenity that meets our passengers’ needs.”
Electric vehicles have increased in popularity in recent years, with Missouri home to nearly 30,000 electric vehicles according to the U.S. Department of Energy. But more than meeting changing driving habits of SGF passengers, providing electric vehicle charging stations is another way the airport infuses sustainability in its airport operations.
“Five new jet bridges installed in 2025 have the latest technology, increasing energy efficiency in both the terminal and the aircraft parked at our gates,” said Brian Weiler, director of aviation. “Energy efficiency and decisions focused on sustainability whenever possible are a part of our mindset of how we run this airport.”