Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is the primary airport for
St. Louis,
Missouri,
United States and the surrounding area. The airport lies outside the city limits, but is owned and operated by the City of St. Louis. In
2000, 30,558,991 passengers traveled through the airport. However, passenger numbers dropped substantially to 13 million in
2004, but continue to grow again with over 15.2 million passengers in
2006. Lambert St. Louis International Airport serves over 88 non-stop national and international destinations. Lambert is primarily served by mid-range single aisle aircraft such as the
Boeing 737,
McDonnell Douglas MD-80,
Airbus A320 and regional jets such as the
Embraer 145 and
Canadair Regional Jet. As of 2007, the largest regularly scheduled aircraft is the
Boeing 757 operated by
American Airlines. Connection traffic through Lambert on
American Airlines and
Southwest Airlines continues to grow as well. Currently, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport serves as a
hub for
American Airlines and its regional affiliate,
AmericanConnection. STL is also a
focus city for
Great Lakes Airlines. It is also home to
Boeing, the
American Airlines maintenance ramp and the
131st Fighter Wing.
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