Springfield Yellow Cab and Fisk Transportation are other alternative transportation services from the airport to several destinations around Springfield as well as further to Branson and other areas in the State of Missouri. Taxis are also available that connect the airport with central Springfield. A ride will typically take 20 minutes. For a more luxurious experience, limousines can be booked in advance or off the Ground Transportation Information counters.

How to get around Springfield
SGF has seven rental car companies to get your around Missouri from the airport. You can also get around with Yellow Taxi Co, Fisk Limousines/Martin Rental & Leasing, or Springfield Car Service & Shuttle.

Friendly, Simple Flying in Springfield
Springfield Branson National Airport is situated in close proximity of Springfield, and it can be accessed by Highways 60 and 65 as well as by I-44 on Exit 72. The airport runways and it handles approximately 750,000 passengers annually. The airport serves various charter flights as well commercial air services for direct flights going to several hubs with connections to different global destinations. The SGF passenger terminal is open all day, and ticket counters remaining available until about 4:30am. The terminal has Wi-Fi. Major airlines serving SGF include; United Airline, Delta and American Airlines.

Hotels near SGF
Several hotels and accommodations are situated within minutes’ drive from the airport. You can choose your hotel based on their star ratings, reviews or preference. Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven and La Quinta Inn & Suites Springfield Airport are some of the nearby accommodations.

Springfield Branson National Airport also features many amenities which include; medical and emergency services, free Internet and meditation areas to keep travelers calm and relaxed.

The airport has a Cellphone Lot located at the entrance; if you are collecting someone, stay in your call until the other party has collected their baggage and signaled for you to come fetch them at the curb.

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is located in Springfield, Missouri also known as "The Cultural Center of the Ozarks." SGF airport offers non-stop service to 11 US cities, with 4 airlines carries: American Airlines, Allegiant, Delta, and United. Springfield is rich with United States history from the Louisiana Purchase to the Civil War and Wild Bill Hickok. If you remember the old Route 66 song, well Springfield is the birthplace of the highway; it’s also the birthplace of the drive-through window.

Things to do near SGF
If you are on a budget the great thing about visiting Springfield is the number of free things to do is almost endless. Don’t forget to stop by the visitor center to pickup your free visitors guide. In downtown Springfield you can take the Battle of Springfield Driving Tour; trace hi, story through the Civil War when the Union soldiers of Springfield held off the Confederate Army.

Also downtown is the Askinoise Chocolate they specialize in single origin chocolate bars; all the chocolate comes from small farmers. What butterflies change from caterpillars at the Butterfly House at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. If you make an appointment ahead of time you can tour Calaboose the historic building has been turned into a police station with a museum. There is also the First Friday Art Walk, Founders Park, History Museum on the Square, and Missouri Institute of natural Science-Riverbluff cave.

Where to sleep in Springfield
There are a host of hotels in Springfield from low priced to 5 star; many of the large chain hotels can be found downtown. Hotel Vandivort, is located in the heart of downtown on E Walnut St; The Courtyard by Marriott on 3527 W Kearney Street and the Doubletree by Hilton at 2431 North Glenstone Ave.

Restaurants near SGF
Springfield is home to more than 1,000 restaurants. You can enjoy everything from fast food, family style dining, to elegant dining. The following are a small sampling of locally owned eateries. Bangkok City is an authentic Thai and Laotian restaurant; enjoy fresh Pad Thai, Curries, Fried Rice, and more. Café Cusco serves up healthy Peruvian and Andes Mountain inspired dishes.

There offer a variety of foods including gluten free and vegetarian dishes. Digiacinto is an Italian Restaurant that has a old world Italian feel with a casual dining atmosphere; join them for spaghetti, lasagna, and garlic bread. Rerico Brazilian Grill is a steakhouse that serves a variety of slow-roasted meats that are carved right at your table by the chef himself.