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St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) served nearly 14.9 million passengers in 2023. The airport has more than 250 daily departures to 70+ domestic and international destinations.
Southwest Airlines is the most dominant carrier at STL, accounting for 59% of the airport’s annual passenger traffic.
Airport: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Terminals: 2 terminals — 1 and 2
Airport Address: 10701 Lambert International Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63145
Distance From Downtown St. Louis: 14 miles (22 km)
Website: flystl.com
Phone Number: 314-890-1333
Passengers Served: 15.9 million annually
Daily Departures: 257
Destinations: 64 domestic and 7 international
Flight Information: STL departures and arrivals info can be found online
Terminal 1
Gates
C6, C8, C10, C12, C16, C18, C24Delta Air Lines
A2, A3, A4, A6, A8, A10Sun Country Airlines
A14, A16, A18, A19, A21Terminal 2
Gates
International Arrivals E29 International Arrivals E29 E4, E6, E8, E10, E12, E14, E16, E18, E20, E22, E24, E31, E33, E34, E36, E38, E40STL consists of 2 terminals located about half a mile from each other, with both accessible from I-70.
Terminals 1 and 2 at STL are not connected, so passengers must ride the free shuttle between terminals. Both terminals have individual parking facilities located outside of the terminal building.
Terminal 1 is the larger of the 2 terminals and operates domestic flights only. The main terminal building has 2 levels — arrivals on the lower level and departures on the upper level.
Upper Level — Check-in
The upper level is served by Departures Drive and has airline ticketing counters and access to the MetroLink station via exit 1.
The lower level is served by Arrivals Drive and has baggage claim, some shops and cafes, and access to the concourses via their security checkpoints.
Concourse A is at the northwest end of the terminal, accessible from the lower level via a security checkpoint at the entrance. Concourse A has 15 gates numbered A2 to A4, A6, A8 to A10, A12, A14 to A19, and A21.
Flights are operated by Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. The concourse has a few shops and a good selection of restaurants and cafes, including Starbucks and Budweiser Brew House.
Concourse C has 20 gates numbered C1 to C3, C5 to C10, C12, C15 to C19, C23, C24, and C27 to C30 and is located at the southeast end of Terminal 1.
Flights are operated by Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Cape Air, Charter Flights, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Spirit Airlines.
Concourse C has a good selection of shops and restaurants, including a Starbucks and Chillis, and there is an Admirals Club just after the security checkpoint.
Terminal 2 operates flights by Southwest Airlines, Lufthansa, and any international arrivals, as the terminal has customs and immigration facilities.
The terminal is located at the southern end of the airport and consists of 2 levels. International arrivals is on the lower level and departures is on the upper level.
Upper Level — Check-in
Southwest Airlines and Lufthansa’s ticketing counters are located on the upper level along with access to a security checkpoint to pass into Concourse E. The concourse has 18 gates, numbered E4, E6, E8, E10, E12, E14, E16, E20, E22, E24, E29, E31, E33, E34, E36, E38, and E40. The Wingtips Lounge is located near gate 20, and there’s a good selection of shops and restaurants throughout the concourse, including Burger King and Stella Artois Bar.
International arrivals is on the lower level with baggage claim and a USO Lounge opposite door 11. Passengers can access ground transportation from Arrivals Drive or the parking garage located across the road.
STL has a courtesy shuttle bus that runs between Terminals 1 and 2. Buses operate every 8 to 15 minutes from exit 12 at both terminals, and the journey takes around 10 minutes.
At Terminal 1, the security checkpoints are located at the entrances of Concourses A and B, so it is not possible to walk between the 2 without leaving the secure area.
Cape Air provides limited shuttle services between concourses and terminals for carry-on-only passengers, or passengers that have had their luggage checked to their final destination. Passengers traveling on Cape Air are advised to contact the airline for information about shuttle services.
STL has 3 security checkpoints — 2 in Terminal 1 and 1 in Terminal 2. The checkpoints are open during these hours:
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Checkpoint
Hours of Operation
3:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
3:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
STL has TSA PreCheck lanes at all 3 security checkpoints. You can view the opening hours at the TSA website.
Conditionally approved applicants may complete their interview at the TSA Enrollment Center located in Terminal 1 on the ticketing level. The office is near MetroLink and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
STL accepts Mobile Passport Control for expedited arrivals into the U.S.
Input your details into the app on arrival and present your receipt to a Customs and Border Patrol agent.
STL has Global Entry kiosks for expedited clearance of pre-approved passengers.
STL doesn’t have a Global Entry Enrollment Center in Terminal 2, with the nearest location just off airport property at 4349 Woodson Road, #201 St. Louis, Missouri, 63134. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
» Related: The Global Entry Program – 21 Frequently Asked Questions [2024]
STL has a small selection of lounges for passengers to relax in before their flight.
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Location
Opening Hours*
Day Pass Fee per Person**Terminal 1, at the entrance to concourse C
Daily: 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. on Saturdays)
James S. McDonnell USO Lounge
Terminal 1, baggage claim level across from carousel 6
USO Satellite Lounge
Terminal 2 on the baggage claim level near exit 11
Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Terminal 2 opposite gate E29
* Hours are subject to change without notice. Lounge access may be restricted at times due to capacity.
** Day Pass for any passenger. Lounges marked as n/a only allow entry for eligible passengers in their premium cabins, frequent flyer programs, or participating credit card programs.
In addition to accessing the Wingtips Lounge, eligible passengers with Priority Pass can receive money off their bill at the Pasta House & Schlafly Beer in Terminal 2.
Check out our Priority Pass guide for information on membership, or register for one of these credit cards that include Priority Pass access.
STL has 33 food and drink outlets, including cafes such as Starbucks and restaurants such as Chili’s. Terminal 1 has a reasonable selection pre-security, but Terminal 2 has no cafes outside the secure area, so passengers can grab a bite once they’ve cleared security.
STL offers 60 minutes of complimentary Wi-Fi, with additional time charged at $7.95 per day. For assistance with connectivity, passengers can contact Boingo at 800-880-4117.
Charging Stations: Charging points are located throughout the departure areas and include dedicated seating areas with built-in charging points near gates A9 and C9 and near the entrances to Concourses A and C.
If an item is lost at STL, passengers may contact the applicable department:
Information booths are located in the Terminal 1 and 2 baggage claim areas or passengers may call 800-916-8938 on weekdays or 314-423-5855 on weekends for assistance.
STL has a children’s play area located in Concourse C near gate C3. The St. Louis International Play Port is a transportation-themed playground with a kid-sized air traffic control tower and airplane.
Hot Tip: Explore the most kid-friendly U.S. airports and see why STL was one of the worst airports on our list.
STL has a total of 3 lactation suites, with 1 located in each concourse. These are located at:
There are pet relief areas pre- and post-security at STL. These are located at:
There are no duty-free shops at STL.
Smoking is only permitted outside of the terminals. As there are no smoking areas inside the secure area, passengers must exit the terminal and re-clear security if they choose to smoke between connecting flights.
ATMs are located in the ticketing area and the departure concourses.
Currency exchange services are available at Terminal 1 on the lower level, near the Concourse C security checkpoint. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Luggage storage is not available at STL. The only exception is for active military, with luggage storage available at the USO lounges.
Customer Service: 314-890-1333
Parking: 314-890-2800
Lost and Found: 314-890-1370 (St. Louis Airport Police Department)
Local MetroBus and Greyhound services operate from the STL bus port located south of Terminal 1 on Lambert International Boulevard. Passengers can ride the terminal shuttle bus to the STL bus port.
The MetroLink Light Rail runs through St. Louis County in Missouri and Monroe County in Illinois. Terminals 1 and 2 at STL both have MetroLink stations served by the Red Line. At Terminal 1, the station is located at the east end of the ticketing counters, outside exit 1. At Terminal 2, the station is out of exit 12 through the parking garage.
Shared and private ride shuttles and limo services can be booked in advance or on arrival at the airport. STL recommends a list of shuttle companies.
Taxis are available outside of both terminals. From Terminal 1, take exit door 14 to the yellow level of the garage, and at Terminal 2, taxis are available outside exit door 12.
Rideshare operators Lyft and Uber operate from STL, and pick-up zones are located outside exit 6 on the ticketing level of Terminal 1 and outside exit 15 at Terminal 2.
Take I-44 and continue onto I-70 W, then take exit 236 towards Lambert/St. Louis/Airport. Turn right onto Air Flight Drive for access to the terminals.
Take I-55 S until exit 20B to merge onto I-270 W towards Kansas City. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 26A for I-70 S towards Clayton/Airport. Take exit 7B to merge onto I-70 W towards Kansas City. Take exit 236 towards Lambert/St. Louis/Airport then turn right onto Air Flight Drive for access to the terminals.
Both terminals have parking garages connected to them that are walking distance to the ticketing areas. Both parking lots are ideal for short-term parking and charge the following rates:
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Cost
Parking lot A is connected to Terminal 1 via an adjoining tunnel, and parking lot E is within walking distance of Terminal 2. Both parking lots are useful for short- or long-term parking, are served by courtesy shuttle buses, and charge the following rates:
Duration
Cost
Duration
Cost
Lots B, C, and D are located further from the terminals and offer cheaper rates for long-term parking. Passengers may ride the courtesy shuttle buses between the parking lots and the terminals. The parking lots charge the following rates:
Duration
Cost
Weekends (0 to 24 hours)
Weekdays (0 to 24 hours)
Duration
Uncovered Parking Cost
Covered Parking Cost
Weekends (0 to 24 hours)
Weekdays (0 to 24 hours)
Hot Tip: Join the Superpark Frequent Parker Program and earn points towards free parking.
STL has 2 cell phone waiting lots — 1 located near Terminal 2 and 1 between the B and D parking lots. Visitors may wait in their vehicles until the passenger is ready for pick-up from the arrivals area. The lots are located at:
Off-site parking lots are available from $15 per day, so so quite a bit more expensive than the airport’s Lot D. Some external parking lots require a call for pick-up, so you could end up waiting a little longer than you would with the airport shuttle bus, but it is another option if required.
Accommodation and parking packages can be booked at airportparkingreservations.com.
Parking for passengers with disabilities is available in every parking lot and can be found at:
All official airport shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible.
Rental car vehicles are located off-airport property, and customers must ride the courtesy shuttle buses from outside of exit 17 at Terminal 1 and outside of exit 12 at Terminal 2. Reservations can be made at the customer service counters located on the lower level of Terminal 1 between exit doors 12 and 17.
The following rental car companies are available:
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Contact Number
Location
Hot Tip: If you want to avoid paying unnecessary insurance fees with the rental car company, check out these credit cards that include car rental insurance coverage.
At STL, there are no hotels on airport property, but there’s a good selection of 2- and 3-star hotels located just across I-70. Although the hotels are just a short distance away, passengers must ride a courtesy hotel shuttle bus or take a cab due to the interstate that runs in between.
Hotel
Address and Phone Number
Star Rating
Distance From STL (Miles)
Hotel
Address and Phone Number
Star Rating
Distance From the Airport (Miles)
Loyalty Program
Redemption Cost
10700 Pear Tree Ln., St. Louis, MO 63134
From 15,500 Marriott Bonvoy points
From 30,000 Hilton Honors points
From 22,000 IHG One Rewards points
The Marriott St. Louis Airport is a great option for Marriott loyalists who need to stay near STL. The hotel is equipped with a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool, and an on-site restaurant that offers classic American cuisine and regional favorites. Award nights start from 15,500 points per night.
Half a mile from the St. Louis airport with a free transit shuttle, the Hilton St. Louis Airport is an excellent hotel option. Guests can enjoy the fitness center, indoor pool, on-site restaurant, and an executive lounge for Hilton Diamond members. Hilton no longer publishes an award chart, but you can expect award nights at the hotel to cost from 30,000 points per night.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Louis Airport, geared towards business travelers, offers 15 meeting rooms and over 13,500 square feet of meeting space. The hotel’s other amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, multiple restaurants, and an airport shuttle. Like Hilton, IHG no longer offers an award chart, but you can expect award nights to cost from 22,000 points per night.
Hot Tip: If you’re looking to top off your points to stay at any of these options, see our guides on the best ways to earn more Hilton Honors points, IHG One Rewards points, or Marriott points.
STL is one of the oldest municipal airports in the U.S., established in 1920.
With its own MetroLink light rail stations, STL has good transit links to St. Louis and Monroe County in Illinois. Despite the ease of getting to and from the city, STL ranked 19th in the Wall Street Journal survey for the 20 midsize U.S. airports. The airport ranked poorly for its average domestic fares and the cost of an Uber to the city center. It ranked slightly better for its on-time arrival average (8 of 20) and its TSA waiting time (6 of 20).
Featured Image Credit: St. Louis Lambert International AirportSt. Louis Lambert International Airport is open 24/7. However, passengers can only access the secure area when the security checkpoints are open. See the opening hours in this article featured under the section Security and Customs at STL.
The address for St. Louis Lambert International Airport is 10701 Lambert International Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63145.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport has 2 terminals — Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The 2 terminals are connected to each other via a disused concourse, so passengers are not able to walk between terminals.
Southwest Airlines operates out of Terminal 2 at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
The following airlines operate out of St. Louis Lambert International Airport:
The 2 terminals at St. Louis Lambert International Airport are connected via a disused concourse. Unfortunately, passengers are not able to walk between the terminals and must ride the terminal shuttle bus.
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