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Airports / Missouri / STL
Large airport · STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
St Louis, Missouri · 618 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
11,494 ratings
0
Operators based
618
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
St Louis, MissouriELEV 618 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
11,494
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
618
Field elevation
feet above sea level
14
Nearest alternate
nm to SUS
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL / STL) is a large commercial airport serving St Louis, Missouri. Field elevation is 618 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list STL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS, 14 nm), St Louis Regional Airport (ALN, 17 nm), and Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV, 28 nm). The field has 4 runways, the longest 11,020-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the St. Louis, MO destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as Lambert St Louis. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from STL to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KSTL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Jet Aviation St. Louis
Your FBO? Claim it, freeOn the banks of the Mississippi, St Louis, Missouri, is known as the ‘Gateway to the West.’ From the iconic Gateway Arch, honoring Lewis and Clark’s 19th century expeditions, to contemporary sporting prowess, BBQ and Blues, this is the city that offers everyone a warm mid-western welcome. Opened in 2011, our St Louis FBO is the perfect entry point to this central state.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Monday – Sunday: 24 hours
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support St. Louis Lambert Int'l
Your FBO? Claim it, freePoised at the confluence of two major rivers, the Mississippi and the Missouri, St. Louis is known as the Gateway to the West. St. Louis Lambert International Airport continues the city's proud tradition as a major transportation hub. Located centrally between the downtown area, the county seat and St.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.35
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +18 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“You’ll find local flavors, popular chains, and several spots serving fresh sandwiches, salads, and good coffee.”
Poorva Bhatnagar5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff at the eateries are generally friendly and quick to take orders, which helps when you’re short on time between flights.”
Poorva Bhatnagar5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for St. Louis Lambert International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSTL
IATA
STL
FAA / Local
STL
Elevation
618 ft
Coordinates
38.7487° N · 90.3700° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MO fields
state range 262–1,348 ft
At 618 ft, STL sits lower than 80% of the 45 Missouri fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 11,020 ft
- 12R/30L11,020 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 12L/30R9,013 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 11/299,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 06/247,603 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,020 ft
STL's 11,020 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 14nmSUSSpirit of St Louis AirportSt Louis
- 17nmALNSt Louis Regional AirportAlton/St Louis
- 28nmBLVScott AFB/Midamerica AirportBelleville
- 73nmSPIAbraham Lincoln Capital AirportSpringfield
- 79nmMDHSouthern Illinois AirportMurphysboro
- 81nmUINQuincy Regional Airport Baldwin FieldQuincy
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSTL · St. Louis Lambert International Airport · St Louis, MO
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from STL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 224 nm | 55m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 236 nm | 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 474 nm | 1h 30m |
| Houston (HOU) | 598 nm | 1h 47m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 603 nm | 1h 48m |
| Austin (AUS) | 627 nm | 1h 51m |
| Denver (DEN) | 667 nm | 1h 57m |
| New York (TEB) | 762 nm | 2h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use STL?
- St. Louis Lambert International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,020 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 STL?
- St. Louis Lambert International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 11,020 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at St. Louis Lambert International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve STL: Jet Aviation St. Louis and Signature Flight Support St. Louis Lambert Int'l. 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 STL?
- The closest alternate is Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS), about 14 nm away, followed by St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from STL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 55m (224 nm), Nashville about 57m (236 nm), Dallas about 1h 30m (474 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.