Springfield airport now offering EV charging stations in short-term parking lot

Springfield-Branson National Airport this week began offering electric vehicle charging stations in its short-term parking lot.

Six ChargePoint 6000 stations are located in the southwest corner of the newly expanded lot, providing a standard output of over 12,000 kilowatts of power (50 amps) per port, according to a news release issue by the airport. The initial charging rate will be 35 cents per kilowatt-hour.

“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 Dave Schaumburg, assistant director of aviation, operations and maintenance, in the release. “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.”

Ren Luebbering, the airport’s public information officer, said the electric vehicle charging stations cost roughly $70,180. Airport capital reserves are the funding source, she said.

The short-term parking lot expansion has been completed for passengers, Luebbering said, noting the work added 255 parking spots.

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 aims to improve sustainability in its operations, officials said in the release.

“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, in the release. “Energy efficiency and decisions focused on sustainability whenever possible are a part of our mindset of how we run this airport.”