KSUS 38.66N 90.65W · ELEV 463 FT

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Medium airport · SUS

Spirit of St Louis Airport.

St Louis, Missouri · 463 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.

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4.6/5

Google rating

140 ratings

Operators based

463

Elevation ft

St Louis, MissouriELEV 463 FTMedium airport

4.6

Google rating

140

Google reviews

ratings on Google

Based operators

charter operators on the field

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

463

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

#6 / 31

Missouri airports by Google rating

4.6★ across 140 Google ratings , ranked against 31 rated MO fields.

4 operators

Charter fleet based on the field

More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.

14 nm

To the nearest alternate

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 3 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Spirit of St Louis Airport (KSUS / SUS) is a mid-sized airport serving St Louis, Missouri. Field elevation is 463 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.

For charter flyers, SUS is a home base: Aero Charter, Inc., American Air Charter Inc., and Corporate Aircraft Management operate from the field, 4 in all. The closest alternate fields are St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL, 14 nm), St Louis Regional Airport (ALN, 32 nm), and Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV, 39 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 7,486-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. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SUS to plan your flight.

3 FBOs serve KSUS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 3 FBOs · directory

Aero Charter FBO
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Aero Charter was named the #1 FBO in St. Louis by Aviation International News! As a company that has operated jet aircraft for over 40 years, Aero Charter knows FBOs. We’ve seen the good and the bad, and now we want to show you the best. No matter if you’re flying a heavy jet or a single-engine, we’re excited to serve you.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Million Air St. Louis
Your FBO? Claim it, free
Our beautiful facility consists of 70,000 square feet of corporate hangars. The main terminal includes a spacious lobby for your passengers and a calm, relaxing pilot lounge with a flight planning room for the pilots. Based at the Spirit of St.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- H24
- Unicom 130.30
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Spirit of St. Louis
Your FBO? Claim it, free
With steamboats, breweries, and Cardinal baseball, St. Louis, known as the “Gateway to the West”, has something for everyone. Famous for its iconic landmark, the Gateway Arch, the city is located on two rivers, the Mississippi, and the Missouri, which offer plenty of recreational adventures like kayaking or canoeing.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.325
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Taxi
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

4/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“The entry & egress from the airport was painless & seamless.”

T. Gafford5★ on Google

3/ 5 reviews

FBO & ground handling

“Serving as a seamless alternative to major commercial hubs, it features world-class FBO services, parallel runways, and excellent maintenance facilities.”

Henry Baker5★ on Google

3/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“Go to the restroom before you really have to go as there are lines, there are STEM exhibits and things to walk around and see.”

Kori Marsh5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“The parking staff was excellent.”

T. Gafford5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Spirit of St Louis Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KSUS

IATA

SUS

FAA / Local

SUS

Elevation

463 ft

Coordinates

38.6621° N · 90.6520° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Elevation vs MO fields

state range 262–1,348 ft

At 463 ft, SUS sits lower than 84% of the 45 Missouri fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

2 runways

longest 7,486 ft

08R/26L
7,486 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
08L/26R
5,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 7,486 ft

SUS's 7,486 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.

Based charter operators4

Full register

Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

St. Louis, MO

Location

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KSUS · Spirit of St Louis Airport · St Louis, MO

From the ramp

Photography

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Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from SUS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Chicago (ORD)	235 nm	57m
Nashville (BNA)	243 nm	58m
Dallas (DAL)	461 nm	1h 28m
Houston (HOU)	588 nm	1h 46m
Austin (AUS)	615 nm	1h 50m
Washington DC (IAD)	617 nm	1h 50m
Denver (DEN)	655 nm	1h 55m
Aspen (ASE)	757 nm	2h 10m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use SUS?: Spirit of St Louis Airport's longest paved runway is 7,486 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 SUS?: Spirit of St Louis Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,486 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at SUS?: Yes. 4 charter operators list Spirit of St Louis Airport as a home base, including Aero Charter, Inc., American Air Charter Inc., Corporate Aircraft Management. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Spirit of St Louis Airport?: 3 FBOs serve SUS: Aero Charter FBO, Million Air St. Louis and Signature Flight Support Spirit of St. Louis. 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 SUS?: The closest alternate is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), about 14 nm away, followed by St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from SUS to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 57m (235 nm), Nashville about 58m (243 nm), Dallas about 1h 28m (461 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.