Off-Airport Development

Planning Department

Working with Adjacent Community Partners

The Airport works with surrounding municipalities that are adjacent to or nearby STL. We work to ensure that any future development is compatible with local authorities having jurisdiction over the nearby Airport owned land, and that development protects the public health and safety of the public.

STL Seeks Proposals for West Carrolton Redevelopment

The goal is to redevelop non-aeronautical use for this 315-acre area

An aerial view of the West Carrolton Development Area, outlined in red, showing a mix of wooded land, open spaces, and remnants of a former residential neighborhood. The area is bordered by a highway at the bottom and industrial buildings at the top left. Roads and infrastructure from the previous development are still visible, with curved streets and driveways remaining. The surrounding region includes commercial, industrial, and undeveloped land, with the label 'Bridgeton' appearing near the highway.

The St. Louis Airport Authority issued a public Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the redevelopment of the West Carrolton Development Area. This approximately 315-acre area was formerly a residential subdivision. In the 1990’s and early 2000’s, as part of St. Louis Lambert International Airport’s (STL) expansion, this section of real estate was purchased using local and federal funds as a part of a noise abatement program. After acquiring the land, structures located on the land were demolished.

Now, STL seeks to solicit proposals through the RFP process from developers that will contract to lease and redevelop the property in support of the highest and best land use. This use could be for commercial or industrial purposes, or one that provides a supporting role for other airport operations. Those planning to submit a proposal need to be aware that other terms and conditions may be developed in response to specific plans and incorporated into agreements. While the RFP seeks the redevelopment of a property approximately 315-acres in size, multiple proposals may be considered as part of a combined approach to be selected by STL.

Key information regarding the West Carrolton Redevelopment Area RFP:

The RFP was posted September 17, 2024, and the process closes March 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
RFP Information can be found at https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/procurement/
To tour the site e-mail Jim Neidel at jrneidel@flystl.com
Questions regarding the RFP may be sent via e-mail to Rob Salarano at RCSalarano@flystl.com (cc: Antonio Strong at AFStrong@flystl.com). Alternatively, questions may be mailed to Rob Salarano, Airport Properties Manager, P.O. BOX 10212, Lambert Station, St. Louis, MO 63145 and/or Antonio Strong, Airport Deputy Director, P.O. Box 10212, Lambert Station, 63145.
St Louis Development Corp’s website is https://www.developstlouis.org/
The City of St Louis’ website is https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/

Learn More

Visit these links to learn more about off-airport land use regulations:

FAA Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp)
Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 77 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-E/part-77)
Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/airport_noise)
Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 150 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-I/part-150)

Questions/Comments

If you have any questions or comments regarding off-airport development at STL, please contact Jim Neidel, STL Manager, Planning/Development at 314-551-5027 or jrneidel@flystl.com.