St. Louis Lambert International Airport

KSTL / STL

St Louis, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
6 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KSTL 050700Z 00000KT 6SM RA BR SCT004 SCT060 OVC080 09/09 A2997 RMK AO2 P0003 T00940094 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 618 ft
SCT 400 ft AGL
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,018 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,618 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,618 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (618 ft)
Pressure Alt
566 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -6 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSTL 050520Z 0506/0612 VRB03KT 2SM TSRA BR OVC003CB FM050800 VRB03KT 2SM -SHRA BR OVC003 FM051200 31005KT 1SM BR OVC003 FM051400 29005KT 4SM BR BKN005 FM051800 28005KT P6SM SCT007 BKN017 FM060000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT022 BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:14Z BASE
+0h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
08:00Z FM050800
+1h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
12:00Z FM051200
+5h
LIFR 310° 5 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
14:00Z FM051400
+7h
IFR 290° 5 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
STL
06
24
11
29
12L
30R
12R
30L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 7,600 ft 150 ft CON 63°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
63° angle
11/29 9,000 ft 150 ft CON 122°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
122° angle
12L/30R 9,013 ft 150 ft CON 122°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
122° angle
12R/30L 11,020 ft 150 ft CON 122°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
122° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSTL

4,725 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
7.3%
LIFR
3.7%

St. Louis Lambert International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 11.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.6%
NE
6.1%
E
13.3%
SE
11.7%
S
13%
SW
7.9%
W
14.4%
NW
12.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.9°C
Range: -20°C to 36°C
-20°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 12L/30R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 12R/30L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,725 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSTL
IATA Code: STL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 618 ft MSL

Location

City: St Louis
Country: US
Latitude: 38.748697°
Longitude: -90.370003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 12L/30R
Length: 9,013 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 12R/30L
Length: 11,020 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Overview

St. Louis Lambert International Airport serves as a major commercial airport located in the metropolitan area of St. Louis, Missouri. Situated at an elevation of 618 feet mean sea level, the airport is a critical transportation hub for the region. Its four substantial concrete runways demonstrate substantial capacity for commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's four runways ranging from 7,600 to 11,020 feet provide flexibility for diverse aircraft types across varying weather conditions. Located at coordinates 38.748697, -90.370003, the airport experiences typical Midwestern weather patterns with potential seasonal wind variations. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios given the multiple runway orientations.

Notable Features

St. Louis Lambert International features four parallel and perpendicular runway configurations, offering multiple approach and departure options. The longest runway (12R/30L) extends 11,020 feet, accommodating large commercial aircraft and providing significant operational flexibility. The airport's diverse runway layout enables efficient air traffic management across different wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend on prevailing wind direction, with options spanning 06/24, 11/29, 12L/30R, and 12R/30L. The substantial runway lengths provide considerable margins for various aircraft performance envelopes. Pilots should carefully assess current meteorological conditions and wind vectors when planning approaches to maximize safety and operational efficiency.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.