Lambert-St. Louis International Airport: Difference between revisions
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Since the destruction of STL's official viewing area, there aren't any locations that are recognized by the airport police. Lingering at a location will likely catch the attention of the police and may lead to an unpleasant encounter. | |||
==Regular Traffic== | ==Regular Traffic== | ||
==Facilities and Transportation== | ==Facilities and Transportation== | ||
Revision as of 02:13, 18 December 2005
| Continent: North America | Country: United States | Region: Missouri |
| Lambert-St. Louis International Airport | |
| Location | St. Louis, Missouri |
| IATA code | STL |
| ICAO code | KSTL |
| Airport type | Commercial |
| Website | [www.lambert-stlouis.com www.lambert-stlouis.com] |
| Overview map | [maps.google.com/maps?q=STL&spn=0.057048,0.129158&t=h&hl=en Google Maps] |
| Communications | |
| Tower | 118.5 (South), 120.05 (North) |
| Ground | 121.9 (Inbound), 121.65 (Outbound) |
| Clearance | 119.5 |
| Approach | 132.125 (N/E), 133.55 (S/W) |
| Departure | 119.15 (N/E), 128.1 (S/W) |
| ATIS | 125.025 |
| Departure | 122.95 |
Official Spotting Locations
Location
STL no longer has any "official" spotting locations. In the past, there have been viewing areas located at the end of of the 12's and the 30's.
Other Spotting Locations
Location
12R Lot
There is a gravel/dirt lot close to the apporach end not far from the approach end of runway 12R. This location was once an official area, but after construction began on the new runway, it became unofficial.
Airport Hourly Parking Garage
When aircraft are departing from runway 30L, the airports hourly parking garage offers decent views of the aircraft climbing out.
McDonnell Blvd. / Runways 30L/30R
When aircraft are landing on the 30's, great views are offered when they cross over McDonnell Blvd. The road circles around the approach ends of the 30's and then parallels runway 30R.
Locations to Avoid
Location
Since the destruction of STL's official viewing area, there aren't any locations that are recognized by the airport police. Lingering at a location will likely catch the attention of the police and may lead to an unpleasant encounter.