Terminal 1A and C gates
St. Louis Lambert International Airport Terminal 1, 10701 Lambert International Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63145FAA rank #35 · Medium hub
STLSt. Louis
St. Louis Lambert International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
STL is two airports wearing one name. Verify the terminal before parking; if you use the $11 Lot D, add the airport's recommended 30-minute parking-and-shuttle buffer.
Arrival planner
When should I be at STL?
Enter the departure time shown on your ticket.
Recommended airport arrival—:—
Enter your departure time
We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, Friday afternoons, Sunday evenings, and holiday periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
STL's checkpoints serve separate terminal areas. Confirm Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 and review current TSA information before arriving.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Lot D$11/dayCheapest official lot; shuttle every 8–15 minutes
Lot C uncovered$12/day
Lot C covered$15/day
Lot A$20/day
Terminal garages$31–$33/dayTerminal 1 $31; Terminal 2 $33
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickup uses designated terminal-specific zones. Confirm Terminal 1 or 2 and follow the door number shown in the app.
Rental companies operate from nearby facilities and provide courtesy shuttles from the terminal baggage-claim level.
Terminals 1 and 2 are separate. A landside terminal shuttle connects them, but changing terminals generally means another TSA screening.
Terminal 1 cell-phone lotOne mile west of Terminal 1St. Louis Lambert Terminal 1 Cell Phone Lot, St. Louis, MO 63145
Terminal 2 cell-phone lotOff Air Cargo RoadSt. Louis Lambert Terminal 2 Cell Phone Lot, St. Louis, MO 63145
Free cell-phone lots serve both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2; remain with the vehicle until the passenger is ready.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
STL has no hotel inside or directly connected to either terminal. Several hotels along Lambert International Boulevard run terminal shuttles.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingMarriott St. Louis Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary 24-hour shuttle; published frequency is about every 20 minutes
- Parking
- Parking is included for the dates shown in the package
Hampton Inn St. Louis-Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current pickup schedule
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a hotel-and-parking package
Hilton St. Louis Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify hours and terminal pickup point
- Parking
- Package includes parking for the selected travel dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected garage and Super Park locations; confirm the current facility before arrival.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminals.
OvernightSTL remains open 24 hours, but checkpoint and concession hours are limited overnight.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
STL official homepage and parking status↗STL parking and transportation↗STL Lot D↗STL Lot C↗STL terminal maps↗