St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — Terminals, Lounges & Travel Tips

St. Louis, MO, United States · STL

Terminal Guide

Terminal	Airlines
Terminal 1 (Concourses B, C, E)	Southwest (dominant), American, Delta, United, Alaska, Spirit

MetroLink Red/Blue Line: Light rail from two airport stations (main terminal and East Terminal) to downtown St. Louis (Convention Center, 8th & Pine) in ~30 min for $2.50.
Rideshare: Uber/Lyft from the Ground Transportation Area outside baggage claim.
Taxi: Metered; $35–45 to downtown St. Louis or the Arch.
Car Rental: On-site at the terminal.

MetroLink is a convenient and affordable way to reach downtown St. Louis and Union Station.
STL is well-sized for a mid-major city — security is fast and concourses are easy to navigate.
Parking is reasonably priced at STL compared to the coasts; economy lots are the best value.
Southwest's heavy presence means competitive fares to most major US cities from STL.
The Gateway Arch is about 20 min from the airport by rail — a great excursion even for a long layover.
St. Louis weather (tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in spring/summer) can delay departures occasionally.
The airport infrastructure is large for current traffic levels — uncrowded and well-spaced.

Review these before your flight so you hit the ground running at St. Louis.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport operates from a single terminal — no terminal confusion, but check your concourse letter for gate location.
Rail is available: Light rail from two airport stations (main terminal and East Terminal) to downtown St. Louis (Convention Center, 8th & Pine) in ~30 min for $2.50.
Renting a car? On-site at the terminal.
Southwest hub: expect higher flight frequency and stronger upgrade/standby availability for Southwest elite members.
STL is well-sized for a mid-major city — security is fast and concourses are easy to navigate.