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Updated Mar 14, 2026
St. Louis Lambert emerging as fast-growing U.S. airport in 2026

St. Louis Lambert International Airport has moved into the spotlight due to significant long-haul expansion in 2026. Airlines are increasing international routes and seat capacity, making STL one of the fastest growing airports in the United States this year.

Indian Eagle·Feb 20, 2026
STL terminal construction authority expected June 2026

St. Louis Lambert's new terminal design has been approved at 10% completion, with full architectural design now underway. Construction authority is expected in June 2026, with the western half of the new dual-sided terminal opening in 2028 and eastern half in 2031.

St. Louis Magazine·Feb 13, 2026
Lufthansa increases Frankfurt service beginning June 2026

British Airways announced seasonal service to London Heathrow, while Lufthansa is increasing its successful nonstop service to Frankfurt beginning June 2026. The expansion reflects growing international connectivity from St. Louis Lambert.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport·Feb 1, 2026
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID technology coming to STL by spring 2026

St. Louis Lambert International Airport will receive TSA PreCheck Touchless ID technology by spring 2026 as part of a 50-airport expansion. The biometric screening upgrade will streamline security for eligible travelers.

Men's Journal·Jan 10, 2026

Airport Profile

Bond TypeGARB
Rate MethodologyResidual
AUA StatusExtended

Key Financial Data (FY 2024)

CPE$7.99
Signatory Landing Fee$6.1100
Enplanements7,771,145
Total Operating Revenue$150.3M
Total Operating Expense$176.6M
Operating Income$-26.4M
Total Debt$835.8M
Rate Covenant1.25x
DSC Ratio1.52x
Unrestricted Cash$126.9M
Landed Weight (1000 lbs)9,715,761

Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)

7.8M+8.2%
Route data →

Cost per Enplanement (CPE)

$7.99-2.6%

Revenue

$150.3M+11.3%

Expense

$176.6M+11.5%

Ratemaking Overview

Overall MethodologyResidual

Settlement & True-Up

Not available

Landing Fee Methodology

Not available

Terminal Rental Rate

Not available

Common Use & Gate Allocation

Additional Bonds Test

The City may issue Additional Bonds if (i) sufficient bonding authority remains pursuant to the Voter Approval and (ii) the Additional Bonds Test is met, including receipt by the Trustee of: (1) An Accountant's Certificate setting forth (a) the Net Revenues of the Airport for any period of 12 consecutive calendar months out of the 18 months next preceding the authentication and delivery of such Additional Bonds, and (b) the Aggregate Adjusted Debt Service for such 12-month period, and demonstrating that for such 12-month period that Net Revenues equaled at least 1.25 times the Aggregate Adjusted Debt Service; and (2) A certificate of an authorized officer of the City demonstrating that the estimated Net Revenues of the Airport for each of the three Fiscal Years following the Fiscal Year in which the Additional Project will be completed is at least equal to 1.25 times Aggregate Adjusted Debt Service for each of such three Fiscal Years. The Indenture contains a covenant that the amount of Pledged PFC Revenues counted for the Additional Bonds Test for any Fiscal Year may not exceed 125% of the sum of the outstanding and proposed PFC-eligible debt service for such Fiscal Year.

Rate Covenant

Covenant Ratio1.25x

The City covenants to establish, fix, prescribe and collect rates, fees, rentals and other charges for the use of the Airport as will be reasonably anticipated to provide in each Airport Fiscal Year an amount so that Revenues will be sufficient to (i) pay Aggregate Debt Service for such Airport Fiscal Year, (ii) provide funds necessary to make the required deposits in and maintain the several funds and accounts established under the Indenture, and (iii) pay or discharge all indebtedness, charges and liens payable out of the Revenues under the Indenture.

Flow of Funds

After making all required monthly deposits to or for the Operation and Maintenance Fund, the Debt Service Account, the Debt Service Reserve Account, the Arbitrage Rebate Fund, the payment of any Subordinated Indebtedness, the Renewal and Replacement Fund and the City Sub-Account in the Revenue Fund, the City will deposit the remaining Revenues in the Revenue Fund into the Debt Service Stabilization Fund up to an amount sufficient to cause the amount on deposit therein to equal the Debt Service Stabilization Fund Requirement. After such deposits, any remaining GARB Revenues will be deposited in the Development Fund and any remaining unused Pledged PFC Revenues will be deposited in the PFC Account.

1.Operation and Maintenance Fund — First deposit for O&M expenses
2.Debt Service Account — For payment of Debt Service
3.Debt Service Reserve Account — Maintain required level
4.Arbitrage Rebate Fund — Compliance deposits
5.Subordinated Indebtedness — If any subordinated debt exists
6.Renewal and Replacement Fund — Capital maintenance
7.City Sub-Account in Revenue Fund — City allocations
8.Debt Service Stabilization Fund — Up to Debt Service Stabilization Fund Requirement (35% of maximum annual Debt Service)
9.Development Fund — Remaining GARB Revenues
10.PFC Account — Remaining unused Pledged PFC Revenues

Source Documents

Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting