STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport Traffic Cameras
Monitor real-time traffic cameras around St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — which served 15,946,730 passengers in 2024, the airport's highest passenger total since 2003. Track I-70, I-170, MetroLink rail access, and every STL approach on TrafficVision.Live.
VIEW STL CAMERAS →St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) served 15,946,730 passengers in 2024 — the airport's highest total since 2003 and a 7.1% increase over 2023's 14.886 million per flySTL.com. Located 14 miles northwest of downtown St. Louis in Bridgeton and Berkeley, MO, STL has two terminals, five concourses, and 54 gates. Per Wikipedia, STL is accessible from I-70, I-170, and MO-70. The MetroLink Red Line light rail provides direct service from STL to downtown St. Louis and Clayton. As of July 2024, MetroLink rides between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are free — replacing the prior terminal shuttle bus. MoDOT provides extensive STL-area camera coverage.
STL Approach Coverage
I-70 (Primary Freeway)
East-west STL spine
I-70 runs directly past STL — main access from downtown and western Missouri suburbs.
I-170 (Inner Belt)
North-south connector
I-170 connects I-70 to I-64 south — primary access from Clayton and West County.
Natural Bridge Road
Surface approach
Natural Bridge Road provides local access to STL from surrounding neighborhoods.
MetroLink Red Line
Direct downtown rail
Red Line serves STL Terminal 1, Terminal 2, downtown St. Louis, and Clayton. Free T1
T2 since July 2024.
Terminal 1 (Main)
Concourses A, B, C
Major concourses for American, Southwest, and most carriers.
Terminal 2 (East)
Concourses D, E (Southwest)
Southwest Airlines' primary terminal.
Major Events Affecting STL Traffic
- Cardinals home games at Busch Stadium
- Blues NHL home games at Enterprise Center
- City SC MLS home games at CITYPARK
- Mizzou home games (Columbia, MO, via I-70 west)
- British Airways direct to London Heathrow (launched 2024) — see LHR guide
- Fair Saint Louis (Independence Day weekend)
- St. Louis Bacon Fest / BBQ events
- Academic calendar events — Washington University, SLU, UMSL
Pro Tip: MetroLink Red Line Beats I-70 During Rush
Per flySTL.com, the MetroLink Red Line provides direct rail service from STL to downtown St. Louis and Clayton. During peak rush hour, MetroLink beats driving I-70 eastbound. Key strategies:
- Free inter-terminal MetroLink (since July 2024) — no need for terminal shuttle buses
- Downtown St. Louis in ~25 min via Red Line
- Clayton business district directly served by Red Line
- Parking at Clayton or north county Red Line stations cheaper than STL parking
For Busch Stadium (Cardinals) or Enterprise Center (Blues), MetroLink Red Line connects directly — no event parking needed.
For St. Louis travelers, see our Missouri traffic cameras guide, St. Louis traffic cameras guide, MCI Kansas City airport guide, I-70 corridor guide, I-44 corridor guide, I-55 corridor guide, and I-64 corridor guide.
How many passengers use STL annually?
15,946,730 in 2024 per flySTL.com — the highest since 2003 and a 7.1% increase over 2023.
Is there a train to STL?
Yes. The MetroLink Red Line provides direct light rail service from STL to downtown St. Louis and Clayton. As of July 2024, inter-terminal MetroLink rides (T1T2) are free.
Where is STL located?
In Bridgeton and Berkeley, Missouri — 14 miles northwest of downtown St. Louis. Primary access via I-70, I-170, and MO-70.
Are STL traffic cameras free to view?
Yes. Every camera on TrafficVision.Live is free with no account required. We aggregate publicly operated MoDOT feeds.
Does STL have international flights?
Yes — British Airways launched direct flights to London Heathrow in 2024 per Flightradar24. STL also has limited service to Mexico and the Caribbean.
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