St. Louis Lambert International Airport, International airport in Edmundson, Missouri, US
St. Louis Lambert International Airport is an international airport in Edmundson, Missouri, featuring two terminals linked by an automated transit system. The facility covers roughly 1,535 hectares and includes multiple runways along with gates serving domestic and international flights.
The airport opened in 1920 and was named after Major Albert Bond Lambert, a local aviation pioneer from Missouri. Archie League worked here as the first air traffic controller in the United States, initially directing aircraft with colored flags.
Terminal 1 displays the 'Black Americans in Flight' mural, documenting the achievements and contributions of African American aviators throughout history. The artwork celebrates pioneers whose stories shaped aviation and remains visible to passengers moving through the concourse.
The MetroLink light rail connects both terminals to downtown St. Louis and runs approximately every ten minutes during peak hours. Travelers can find information desks in both terminals along with signage for ground transportation options outside the baggage claim areas.
Archie League worked here as the first air traffic controller in the United States, initially using a system of colored flags to direct aircraft. This early method of air traffic control marked the beginning of modern aviation safety procedures in American flight operations.
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