St. Louis Lambert International Airport will receive nearly $14 million in federal money to rebuild 3,200 feet of taxiway pavement, U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell announced this week.
“Time and again, I hear from business and community leaders that our airport is one of the biggest barriers to regional growth,” Bell said.
“If St. Louis is going to compete, we need an airport that works for travelers and businesses alike. This investment is another step toward making sure Lambert meets the needs of our region and supports the economic growth we all want to see.”
The Lambert Expansion plan, which was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2023, will consolidate all commercial airline passenger activities into a single new terminal. The plan includes road improvements and a larger parking garage.
The consolidated terminal will sit on the site of Terminal 1, which dates from 1956, with only the historic domes being retained.
Terminal 2, which has been used by Southwest Airlines since 1998, will be repurposed for yet-to-be determined uses.