FAQs
St. Louis (STL) airport

Yes, both terminals remain open 24 hours in their public (landside) areas. However, TSA security checkpoints close overnight (roughly between 10:00 pm and 3:30 am), meaning travelers staying overnight must remain in the public concourses until security reopens.

A complimentary Terminal Shuttle bus operates 24/7 every 8 to 15 minutes between Terminal 1 (Exit 12) and Terminal 2 (Door 10). Passengers can also take the MetroLink light rail between both terminal stations. There is no pedestrian walkway connecting the terminals.

The MetroLink Red Line connects both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 stations directly to Downtown St. Louis in about 30 to 35 minutes. Fares are USD 2.50 one-way, and trains run every 10 to 20 minutes from early morning until around 1:00 am.

No, there are no luggage storage lockers or left-baggage counters at the airport due to federal TSA regulations. You must keep your bags with you at all times.

At Terminal 1, ride-sharing pickups are outside Door 6 on the ticketing/departures level. At Terminal 2, pickups occur outside Door 12 on the arrivals level.

Terminal 1 hosts the American Airlines Admirals Club (Concourse C) and the James S. McDonnell USO Lounge (baggage claim level, military only). Terminal 2 offers the Wingtips Lounge (Concourse E), accessible to premium passengers of partner airlines, Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or via day pass.

Car rental facilities are located off-site along Natural Bridge Rd and Cypress Rd. Complimentary shuttles pick up passengers outside Exit 15 at Terminal 1 (Brown Level garage) and outside Exit 16 at Terminal 2.

Yes, the airport maintains two free Cell Phone Lots: one near Terminal 1 (10985 Lambert International Blvd) and another near Terminal 2 (9837 Air Cargo Rd), allowing drivers to wait until their arriving party has collected their luggage.