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IMPORTANT NOTICES TO AIRMEN
Check with FSS and ATC before engaging in flight activities to
obtain the most current status of the National Airspace System.

Check NOTAMs at: https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb
Check TFRs at: http://tfr.faa.gov
 The information below is provided to augment official FAA sources.

RUNWAY:
  • Runway 12R/30L is now 7002' X 150' with Weight Bearing Capacity of S65, D95, 2S160, 2D175 (2D200 with prior approval.) (The new Airfield Diagram and Airport Directory information will not be published until Feb. 2012. Click here for an updated Airfield Diagram.)

TAXIWAY:

  • The south 400' of Taxiway B2 between B1 and B is closed. (See photo and additional information below.)
  • Taxiway B2 between B and runway 12R/30L is permanently closed--pavement has been removed.
  • All Taxiways except A4 & B4 are PPR for aircraft over 120,000 lbs.

LIGHTS & NAVAIDS:

  • PAPIs are now operational on Runway 12R/30L.

(All items above will appear in the Feb. 2012 publications release.)

OTHER:

  • NOTAM # F0104/11 concerning the DOD "Into-Plane" Fuel Contract covers jet fuel only at Ideal Aviation and does not include jet fuel provided by Jet Aviation or AvGas at either FBO.

SOUTH 400 FEET OF TAXIWAY B2 BETWEEN B1 AND B CLOSED. Taxiway B2 cannot be used as a through-taxiway.

This will be a long-term closure. The north 400 feet of taxiway B2 will remain open for aircraft maintenance operations only. Aircraft entering taxiway B2 must be capable of making a 180 degree turn to exit the area. B2 is 100 feet wide. The closed area is marked by low-profile barricades at each end.

 

CRANE, 2.5 miles SW, 629' MSL (220' AGL)--Located at the Rt.3 bridge over Stolle Rd. just north of Dupo, IL.

INDEX B ARFF AVAILABLE 0800-2100 Central Time. OTHER TIMES BY REQUEST--CALL 618-337-6060 or 337-7478

HIGH DENSITY HELICOPTER OPERATIONS IN THE AREA
St. Louis Downtown Airport is home to a multitude of helicopters including all St. Louis area news and traffic helicopters, mulitple helicopter charter and flight instruction businesses, scenic tour helicopters and several privately owned helicopters. Most operate from the northwest corner of the airport and make frequent flights to and from St. Louis daily. There are several heliports throughout the city including those at the Gateway Arch Riverfront, Anheuser Busch Brewery, Arch Aeromedical Helicopters, and the many hospitals in the area. Additionally, traffic and news helicopters operate over the main highways and news scenes and tour helicopters conduct scenic flights around the St. Louis area. All helicopters operating within the airport's Class D airspace should be in contact with Downtown Tower. Use caution to see and avoid them. Most helicopter pilots monitor the St. Louis Area Discrete Helicopter Frequency, 123.025.

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION FOR SPORTING EVENTS

The St. Louis Cardinals' Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Rams Edward Jones Dome, and the Gateway International Raceway are protected by TFRs during sporting events.  Both stadiums are located in downtown St. Louis, approximately 3 miles from the airport.  The raceway is located 5 miles north of the airport. The airport remains open during these times, however pilots must be in contact with ATC. 
The Airport is operating under increased security vigilance.
The aircraft ramps are restricted to only those who have a need for direct access to aircraft.
CLICK HERE to check the status of our various construction projects.

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