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MacAttack2015 t1_jecc5y5 wrote

We have flown out of SGF several times. TSA wait times have always been short. Long-term parking is easy, they have lots of it and the parking lot is right across the road from the airport’s entrance (though the parking lot is big and we always end up being a ways out there lol). It’s an incredibly small airport. Show up one hour before boarding and I doubt you have any problems whatsoever.

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Whereismymind3 t1_jecegey wrote

If you aren’t checking a bag, 30 minutes before your boarding will be fine. There are just not enough gates or flights for the lines to be more than 15-20 minutes. Usually it’s like 2 minutes. The only potential hold up in SPG comes from checking a bag, and that process is similar to other smaller airports.

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MartonianJ t1_jecl339 wrote

Sorry to be pedantic, but it’s SGF. SPG is a small airport in St Petersburg, FL

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Whereismymind3 t1_jecx9u8 wrote

Yeah i wasn’t meaning to refer to the airport, but fair point. I’ve always abbreviated “Springfield” that way.

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bradleysballs t1_jeeiwgk wrote

that's amazing lol I've never seen anyone else pick that abbreviation

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kellsybellsy t1_jegnye3 wrote

Rules have changed. You now can’t check a bag unless you’re there 45 minutes in advance.

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shorberg t1_jef3kii wrote

*SGF

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MacAttack2015 t1_jef6v6t wrote

I had SGF initially then saw someone reply with SPG, so I thought I had the acronym for the airport wrong... changed it back now. LOL.

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shorberg t1_jef7171 wrote

SGF is the norm for referring to the city, but since we’re talking airports I thought you meant the other

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Saltpork545 t1_jeg3bfy wrote

This. It's a small enough airport unless they're crazy busy, your TSA wait time is often under 15 minutes.

The long term parking is easy and if you're able to walk half a mile, you will be fine.

The times I've flown out(which has only been like 3), I've never had any issues with checking in, getting my luggage checked in(including carrying a firearm in it), and getting through TSA.

An hour before your flight is set to start boarding is a good idea. 90 minutes if you really want to be sure.

Since I carry a gun in my luggage and that requires some extra TSA fun, I will show up 90 minutes early.

This is, of course, just me travelling. No kids, no groups. Just me.

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