3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Two long runways, plenty of parking, and a beautiful approach.”
ZK-OKQ5★ on Google
Airports / Florida / SPG
Small airport · SPG
Albert Whitted Airport.
St Petersburg, Florida · 7 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
195 ratings
0
Operators based
7
Elevation ft
St Petersburg, FloridaELEV 7 FTSmall airport
4.6
Google rating
195
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
7
Field elevation
feet above sea level
8
Nearest alternate
nm to MCF
Field standing
#19 / 79
Florida airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 195 Google ratings , ranked against 79 rated FL fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
MacDill Air Force Base (MCF), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG / SPG) sits in St Petersburg, Florida, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 7 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
SPG has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include MacDill Air Force Base (MCF, 8 nm), St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE, 9 nm), and Tampa International Airport (TPA, 14 nm). SPG offers 2 runways, the longest 3,676-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of SPG vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SPG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KSPG. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sheltair St. Petersburg
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHere you will find the intimacy of a beautiful, quaint airport right in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. Surrounded by the scenic views of the Gulf Coast Ocean and boating community, Sheltair Albert Whitted LLC (SPG) is an excellent place to land.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 0600-2100; after hours available on-call, fees apply
- Unicom 128.925
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Find a place to stay close to downtown, or save a little cash and Uber it to the main area.”
Willie Porche5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Albert Whitted Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSPG
IATA
SPG
FAA / Local
SPG
Elevation
7 ft
Coordinates
27.7651° N · 82.6270° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 7 ft, SPG sits lower than 90% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 3,676 ft
- 07/253,676 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/362,864 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,676 ft
SPG's 3,676 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmMCFMacDill Air Force BaseTampa
- 9nmPIESt. Petersburg Clearwater International AirportPinellas Park
- 14nmTPATampa International AirportTampa
- 23nmSRQSarasota Bradenton International AirportSarasota/Bradenton
- 35nmLALLakeland Linder International AirportLakeland
- 61nmPGDPunta Gorda AirportPunta Gorda
Location
Open the full mapKSPG · Albert Whitted Airport · St Petersburg, FL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SPG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 150 nm | 45m |
| Miami (MIA) | 172 nm | 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Houston (HOU) | 675 nm | 1h 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 719 nm | 2h 4m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 797 nm | 2h 15m |
| Austin (AUS) | 802 nm | 2h 16m |
| New York (TEB) | 892 nm | 2h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SPG?
- Albert Whitted Airport's longest paved runway is 3,676 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SPG?
- Albert Whitted Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 3,676 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Albert Whitted Airport?
- One FBO serves SPG: Sheltair St. Petersburg. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to SPG?
- The closest alternate is MacDill Air Force Base (MCF), about 8 nm away, followed by St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) at 9 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SPG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 40m (543 nm), Houston about 1h 58m (675 nm), Washington DC about 2h 4m (719 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.