Looking for a place to smoke at St. Louis Lambert Airport? Here is your guide to smoking areas at STL, the primary airport serving the greater St. Louis region.
Smoking Areas at St. Louis Lambert Airport
STL is smoke-free inside all terminal buildings. There are no smoking lounges or indoor smoking rooms.
Terminal 1:
Terminal 1 is the larger terminal with Concourses A through D, handling most airlines including Southwest, Delta, United, and American. Outdoor smoking areas are located on the lower level (arrivals and ground transportation area). Exit through baggage claim and look for signage.
Terminal 2:
Terminal 2 primarily serves Southwest Airlines. It has a single concourse with a separate outdoor smoking area on the lower level near the curbside pickup zone.
St. Louis Lambert Airport Smoking Policy
Missouri’s Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking inside all enclosed public places including airports. STL enforces a complete indoor smoking ban. All smoking must take place in the designated outdoor zones.
STL is a moderately sized airport. Terminal 2 is especially compact, making the round trip quick. From Terminal 1’s more distant gates, plan about 30 to 40 minutes for the full round trip including TSA re-screening.
Tips for Smokers at St. Louis Lambert Airport
- Each terminal has its own outdoor smoking area on the lower level
- Terminal 2 is compact — the round trip is shorter (about 25 minutes)
- Terminal 1 has 4 concourses, so allow more time from distant gates
- STL is connected by MetroLink light rail for arriving passengers
- Vaping and e-cigarettes follow the same restrictions