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The St. Louis Lambert International Airport is a very important airport. It helps people travel by air to and from St. Louis, Missouri. It's located about 14 miles north of the city. This airport is the biggest and busiest in Missouri, with more than 259 flights leaving every day!

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The main terminal at St. Louis Lambert Airport.

About St. Louis Lambert Airport

The St. Louis Lambert International Airport is a hub for travel in the Midwest. It connects St. Louis to many other cities across the United States. Many people use this airport for both business trips and family vacations.

What Happens at an Airport?

An airport like Lambert is a busy place! It's where airplanes take off and land. People check in for their flights, go through security, and wait at gates to board their planes. There are also shops and restaurants for travelers.

Airport Operations

Many different jobs keep an airport running smoothly. Air traffic controllers guide planes safely in the sky and on the ground. Pilots fly the planes, and flight attendants help passengers. Ground crews load luggage and prepare planes for their next flight. Security staff make sure everyone is safe.

History of Lambert Airport

The St. Louis Lambert Airport has a long and interesting history. It started as a private airfield in 1920. It was named after Albert Bond Lambert, an Olympic medalist and a pioneer in aviation.

Early Days of Flight

In its early years, the airport was important for testing new aircraft. Famous aviators like Charles Lindbergh flew from here. It became a major airport as air travel grew more popular. Over the years, the airport has expanded with new terminals and runways to handle more passengers and flights.

Traveling Through Lambert

When you travel through Lambert Airport, you'll see two main terminals. Terminal 1 is the larger one and handles most flights. Terminal 2 is used by Southwest Airlines. Both terminals have places to eat and shop.

Getting Around the Airport

The airport has a special train system called MetroLink. This train connects the airport to downtown St. Louis and other parts of the city. It's a convenient way for travelers to get to and from the airport without needing a car.

Images for kids

  • NAS St Louis NAN2-48

    Aerial view of Naval Air Station St. Louis in the mid-1940s

  • Historical Lambert Airport Main Terminal pre 1965 addition

    Terminal 1 as it originally appeared

  • Lockheed L-1011-1 Tristar, Trans World Airlines (TWA) JP5893659

    TWA L-1011 at Lambert

  • N76200 (6103457857)

    American MD-83 at Lambert

  • Windows boarded up at STL

    Terminal 1 windows boarded up after the 2011 tornado

  • Lambert-StLouisT1Ticketing2017-06-05

    Terminal 1 departures hall in 2017 after renovation

  • St. Louis Lambert Western Gable T1

    The airport's control tower

  • St. Louis Lambert E Concourse

    Interior of Concourse E

  • Lambert-train

    MetroLink station at Terminal 1

  • St. Louis Lambert Monocoupe 110 Special at T2

    The Monocoupe 110 Special in Terminal 2

See also

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