Passenger Air Service Development
Establishing new passenger routes is a priority for STL.
Air Cargo Development
STL is dedicated to creating the best business conditions for its cargo partners, from airlines to importers and exporters.
Real Estate Development
STL offers on- and off-airfield properties ready for development, ideal for aviation and non-aviation businesses.
Why St. Louis
Business Community
St. Louis is a thriving hub for business, recognized as one of the nation’s ten most cost-competitive locations for conducting business. With a gross metropolitan product of $210 billion, a workforce of 1.5 million, and over 88,000 companies, St. Louis offers a thriving and vibrant foundation for growth and innovation. St. Louis is the headquarters of Enterprise Rent-A-Car. It is also home to Go Jet Airlines. The airline operates United Express flights. This region is the third-largest hub for securities advisors in the U.S. It is home to major firms such as Edward Jones and Stifel Financial. The area also excels in bioscience and health innovation, digital transformation, mobility and transportation, as well as financial and business services.
Our Location
Strategically located at the nation’s geographic center, St. Louis is a key transportation hub with access to St. Louis Lambert International Airport, three major rivers, five interstate highways, and six Class I railroads, enabling seamless connections to domestic and commercial markets. The region is supported by a well-educated workforce from over 70 colleges and universities within a 150-mile radius. St. Louis equips businesses with the resources and talent needed to thrive and leave a lasting impact.
The Airport
St. Louis Lambert International Airport serves as a vital entry point for business travelers, tourists, and visitors from around the world. It contributes $6 billion per year to the region’s economy according to data from Greater St. Louis, Inc.
In 2024, when over 15.9 million passengers moved through St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). This is the highest number of travelers passing through STL since 2003, when just under 20.5 million passengers flew through the airport. The 2024 total passenger number is also 7.1 percent higher than in 2023, when over 14.8 million traveled through STL.
Fortune 500 Companies Headquartered in St. Louis
In 2025, the St. Louis region has seven companies listed in the Fortune 500: Centene, Reinsurance Group of America, Emerson Electric, Jones Financial (Edward Jones), Graybar Electric, Post Holdings, and Core & Main. Centene, the region’s highest-ranked company, is at #23. Post Holdings and Core & Main are new additions to the 2025 list.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Graybar ELECTRIC
A wholesale distributor of electrical, communications, and data networking products, ranked #365.
CORE & MAIN
A distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products. ranked #497.
Fortune 1000 Companies Headquartered in St. Louis
Several companies headquartered in St. Louis are on the Fortune 1000 list. These include Centene, Emerson Electric, Reinsurance Group of America, Edward Jones, Graybar Electric, Olin, Ameren, Post Holdings, Stifel Financial, Peabody Energy, Advantage Solutions, Energizer Holdings, and Caleres.
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Why STL
Airfield
STL offers a range of airfield advantages, including 24/7 operations without restrictions or curfews. Its four runways are equipped to accommodate both current and next-generation passenger and cargo aircraft, ensuring efficiency and flexibility for all flight operations.
Terminals
STL offers both domestic and international flights in Terminals 1 and 2, with each terminal serving a variety of routes and destinations to accommodate travelers’ needs.
At STL, both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer domestic flights, with Terminal 1 providing gates across all two concourses, A and C. Terminal 2, handles international arrivals through the international arrival center. STL is committed to remaining a vital transportation hub for future generations. To discover what lies ahead in STL’s future go to on and off-airport development found in the site’s Planning Department pages.
Brian Kinsey
Assistant Director
Marketing & Business Development
10701 Lambert International Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63145 USA
