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St. Louis Lambert International Airport

IATA STLICAO KSTLLocal STL🇺🇸 St Louis
Coordinates
38.7487°N, 90.3700°W
Elevation
618 ft (188 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-MO
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:18
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
20:58

About 14h 37m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About St. Louis Lambert International Airport

St. Louis Lambert International Airport

St. Louis Lambert International Airport, commonly referred to as Lambert Field or simply Lambert, is the primary international airport serving St. Louis, Missouri, and its metropolitan area. Covering 3,793 acres (1,535 ha) of land, it is the largest and busiest airport in the U.S. state of Missouri, being located 14 miles (23 km) northwest of downtown St. Louis in unincorporated St. Louis County between Berkeley and Bridgeton. The airport provides nonstop service to over 80 destinations within the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe, having served nearly 16 million passengers in 2024.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KSTL

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12R / 30L▸ displaced11,020 ft / 3,359 m200 ftConLightedOpen
12L / 30R9,013 ft / 2,747 m150 ftConLightedOpen
11 / 299,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftConLightedOpen
06 / 247,603 ft / 2,317 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (16)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPST LOUIS APP120.050 MHz
APPSAINT LOUIS APPROACH SECONDARY123.700 MHz
APPSOUTH/WEST SECONDARY121.025 MHz
ATISATIS125.025 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL119.500 MHz
DEPST LOUIS DEP S/W128.100 MHz
DEPST LOUIS DEP N/E119.150 MHz
GNDRWAY 11-29118.925 MHz
GNDSAINT LOUIS GROUND OUTBOUND121.650 MHz
GNDSAINT LOUIS GROUND INBOUND121.900 MHz
OPSANG OPS29.790 MHz
RDOST LOUIS RDO122.050 MHz
TWRRWY 06 AND 11-29132.475 MHz
TWRRWAY 12L-30R120.050 MHz
TWRRWAY 12R-30L118.500 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingTSA SecurityArtDiningShopping

Parking availability and wait times are provided for travelers.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (60)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (27)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (30)

Arrivals (STARs) (9)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Runway hot spots (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ST LOUIS CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled2000 ft MSL8000 ft MSL
ST LOUIS CLASS B AREA E EXCLUDES AREA A,B,C AND DClass BControlled3000 ft MSL8000 ft MSL
ST LOUIS CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND8000 ft MSL
ST LOUIS CLASS B AREA LClass BControlled5000 ft MSL8000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Gateway Arch630 ft430 ft
Obstacle594 ft538 ft
Obstacle587 ft466 ft
Buenger Hall - Dorm D577 ft587 ft
Obstacle558 ft459 ft
Obstacle436 ft390 ft
Obstacle436 ft390 ft
Obstacle400 ft505 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇺🇸 More airports in United States📘 Flying in the United States: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for St. Louis Lambert International Airport?

The ICAO code for St. Louis Lambert International Airport is KSTL, and its IATA code is STL.

Where is St. Louis Lambert International Airport located?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport is large airport located in St Louis, United States, at an elevation of 618 ft (188 m).

How many runways does St. Louis Lambert International Airport have?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 11,020 ft / 3,359 m.

Which airlines fly to St. Louis Lambert International Airport?

Airlines historically serving St. Louis Lambert International Airport include AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air Choice One, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, among 16 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from St. Louis Lambert International Airport?

Historical data lists 60 nonstop destinations from St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is St. Louis Lambert International Airport in?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at St. Louis Lambert International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at St. Louis Lambert International Airport is approximately 1.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near St. Louis Lambert International Airport?

The nearest airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport is Creve Coeur Airport (K1H0), about 6.6 nm to the w, followed by St Charles County Regional Airport/Smartt Field and Waldmeister Farm Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. St. Louis Lambert International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.