St Louis Downtown Airport (CPS)

Cahokia/St Louis, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KCPS

IATA

CPS

Elevation

413 ft

Region

US-IL

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KCPS

Local Code: CPS

Location: 38.570702° N, -90.156197° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) in Cahokia/St. Louis primarily serves general aviation and business aircraft, and traveler sentiment generally reflects a high level of satisfaction among this user base. The airport is lauded for its convenience, efficient services, and friendly staff, positioning itself as a premier option for private air travel in the region.

What Travelers Love

Exceptional FBO Services: Jet Aviation and Ideal Aviation (Fixed Base Operators) receive consistent praise for their first-class customer service, friendly and helpful staff, and comprehensive offerings, including de-icing, refueling, and ground transportation coordination.
Convenient Location and Accessibility: The airport is located just minutes from downtown St. Louis and offers quick access to major interstates, making it a highly convenient option for business and private travelers visiting the area.
Pilot-Friendly Environment: KCPS is known for being a pilot-friendly airport with no landing fees, 24-hour attendance, and an FAA Air Traffic Control Tower operating daily.
Good Facilities and Amenities for General Aviation: The airport features a single terminal with a passenger lounge, pilot lounge, restrooms, and showers, catering well to the needs of pilots and private passengers.
Strong Safety and Security Culture: The airport prides itself on an award-winning fire department and NATA-certified Safety First line technicians, ensuring high safety standards.

Common Complaints

Limited Traditional Commercial Passenger Experience: As a general aviation airport, KCPS does not cater to traditional commercial airline passengers. Information on retail, diverse dining options, or large-scale terminal amenities typically found in major commercial airports is not available.
Ambiguous Security Wait Times for General Public: While one source reports a "Current TSA security checkpoint wait time" of 27 minutes, it also notes "No recent reports yet." Given KCPS's role as a general aviation facility, it does not typically operate standard commercial passenger security checkpoints, and this data may not be relevant to the general traveling public. For certain flights, it operates under the TSA's DC Access Standard Security Program (DASSP).
Dated Reviews for Specific Issues: While overall sentiment is positive, specific traveler anecdotes available are somewhat dated (e.g., from 2013-2016). No recent, widespread complaints regarding cleanliness or operational issues were found.

St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) is highly recommended for general aviation, private flights, and business travelers seeking efficient and convenient access to the St. Louis metropolitan area. Its strengths lie in its dedicated FBO services, strategic location, and amenities tailored for pilots and private passengers, rather than a traditional commercial airport experience.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`05/23`	2799 ft	75 ft	ASPH-F	Active
`12L/30R`	3800 ft	75 ft	CON	Active Lighted
`12R/30L`	6997 ft	100 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	APP/DEP	`123.7 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`121.45 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`121.8 MHz`
CTAF	CTAF	`119.925 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.8 MHz`
TWR	DOWNTOWN TWR	`119.925 MHz`
UNIC	UNICOM	`122.95 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

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