St. Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL)
St. Louis, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KSTL
IATA
STL
City
St. Louis
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
618 ft
Runways
4 runways
Coordinates
38.7487, -90.3700
Overview
Former TWA hub with excellent infrastructure in the Midwest thunderstorm corridor.
Current Weather at KSTL
Pilots flying into or out of St. Louis Lambert International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KSTL 030851Z 00000KT 10SM FEW250 17/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP242 T01670094 51005 $Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KSTL 030859Z 0309/0412 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM031500 14008KT P6SM FEW250Decode METAR for KSTL
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KSTL. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KSTL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near St. Louis. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSTL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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