The St. Louis Downtown Airport charges no local tax, while generating an estimated $584 million to the local economy and 142 jobs in the community. All of our expenses are paid directly by the users of the airport, though if you consider all of the other jobs generated by the airport in the region, a total of 3,731 jobs are created. For every job created, the airport generates over $156,258 in local money. Your business can utilize our position as an economic engine in the community and region to increase your productive, efficiency, and bottom line profitability. From industrial lots in close proximity of the airport to on-airfield master lease holds, the St. Louis Downtown Airport will work with you and your development agency to ensure you’re provided with space conducive to your business’ success.
Availability and Cost
The 170-acre lot has plenty of room to expand with 103 acres available and low lease rates. There are no personal property taxes, and county business incentives and assistance are available.
- $ 563 per acre/month (lease) with runway access ($0.155 per sq. ft./year)
- $ 327 per acre/month (lease) without runway access ($0.09 per sq. ft./year)
- $ 109 per acre/month option to Lease ($0.03 per sq. ft./year)
Utilities
Electricity: Ameren UE — 34.5 kV supply line on site
Natural gas: Ameren IP— 3” main supply line on site
Water: Commonfields of Cahokia Heights — 10” main supply line on site
Sewer: Village of Cahokia Heights and American Bottoms Sewer District – 12” main line on site
Development Lot Information
Developers interested in building in close proximity of the airport or within the airport industrial park should review our Plans for Future Growth. It contains guidelines that show how the airport is poised to expand and where there are opportunities for your business. Each of the lots described below should be treated as illustrative only. The St. Louis Downtown Airport will work with you and your development agency to ensure that all of your needs for space, access, and utilities are met. Lots may be affected by height and/or use limitations. Please contact the Airport Administration Office for more information.
Aeronautical Property
Aeronautical Property is property at the airport for development that can ONLY be used for direct aircraft use. Example permitted uses include: hangars, FBOs, ramps, tie downs, cargo facilities, and other associated uses.
Classification: Aeronautical Property
Acres: 9.4
Description: Approximately 9.4 acres along Vector Drive with all utilities in place. This undeveloped property is easily accessible from the Airport’s south entrance at Jerome Lane and will have easy runway access. Parcel may be subdivided in smaller parcels.
Lot: 102, 103, and 104 Looking North East
Classification: Aeronautical Property
Acres: 10
Description: Under Environmental Assessment
Classification: Aeronautical Property
Acres: 60+
Description: Under Environmental Assessment
Classification: Aeronautical Property
Acres:65+
Description: Under Environmental Assessment
Classification: Aeronautical Property
Acres: 90+
Description: Under Environmental Assessment
Non-Aeronautical Property
Non Aeronautical Property is property at the airport for development that can be used for ANY purpose within certain limitations and may. be used for direct aircraft use. Example permitted uses include: Hangars, Fixed Based Operators, Ramps, TieDowns, Cargo Facilities, and other associated uses.
Classification: Non-Aeronautical Property
Acres: 18
Site 1 adjacent to the railroad overpass.
Sites 1 through 5 looking West.
Sites 1 through 5 looking North East.
Description: Sites 1 through 5 contain 18 acres West of the Sauget Industrial Parkway. This property does not have direct aeronautical access. It is prime industrial park property with easy access to the Interstate and Route 3.
Classification: Non-Aeronautical Property
Acres: 27
Description: Sites 1 through 9 contain approximately 27 acres north of Curtis-Steinberg Road. Sites 6, 7, 8, and 9 are South and East of the Sauget Industrial Parkway and contain 9 acres. This property does not have direct aeronautical access. It is prime industrial park property with easy access to the Interstate and Route 3.
Sites 6 through 9 looking West. Notice good road access, utilities, and arch in the background.
Sites 6 and 7 looking South towards the Airport terminal.
Classification: Non-Aeronautical Property
Acres: 25
Description: Over 25 acres of good level ground located west of the railroad tracks. Property is bounded by the railroad tracks and Upper Cahokia Road. All utilities are available. It does not have aeronautical access.
Classification: Non-Aeronautical Property
Acres: 15+
Description: This 15+ acre property is located between Vector Drive and the railroad tracks. It does not have aeronautical access but is a good location for airport-related businesses. Good road access and great customer visibility.
Sites looking South from railroad overpass.
Sites viewed from overpass looking South East.
Classification: Non-Aeronautical Property
Acres: .4.6
Description: This 4.6-acre property is located along the curve on Vector Drive across the road from prime aeronautical property and would make good property for parking lots and facilities that do not require aeronautical access. This property is a good opportunity to expand the acreage from across the access road at non-aeronautical rates.
Lot: 101 Looking South West
Classification: Non-Aeronautical Property
Acres: 4
Description: This 4-acre strip of property borders Jerome Lane and would good be good property for non-aeronautical businesses. All utilities are in place.
Jerome Lane Retail Strip Looking West