St. Louis Downtown Airport covers an area of 1,013 acres (410 ha) which contains three paved runways: 12R/30L measuring 7,002 x 150 ft. (2,134 x 46 m), 12L/30R measuring 5,301 x 75 ft. (1,616 x 23 m), and 5/23 measuring 2,799 x 75 ft. (853 x 23 m).[1][2]
For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2021, the airport had 103,000 aircraft operations per year, an average of 284 per day. This includes 88% general aviation, 11% air taxi, and <1% of both commercial and military. This was down from 170,000 annual operations in 2005. At that time there were 111 aircraft based at this airport: 77 single-engine and 14 multi-engine airplanes, 13 helicopters, 6 jets, and 1 glider. This was down from 170,000 annual operations and 281 based aircraft in 2005.[1][2]
The airport opened in 1929 as Curtiss-Steinberg Airport. In 1940 it was renamed Curtiss-Parks Airport, followed by Parks Metropolitan Airport later that same year.
Taken over by the United States Army Air Forces on 1 August 1939 as a basic (level 1) pilot training airfield. Assigned to USAAF Gulf Coast Training Center (later Central Flying Training Command). Parks Air College conducted contract basic flying training. Flying training was performed with Fairchild PT-19s as the primary trainer. Also had several PT-17 Stearmans and a few P-40 Warhawks assigned. Inactivated 12 March 1944 with the drawdown of AAFTC's pilot training program.
The airport closed in 1959 and reopened six years later as Bi-State Parks Airport. It was renamed St. Louis Downtown-Parks Airport in 1984 and received its current name in 1999.
In 1971, Air Mid-America Airlines was operating scheduled passenger flights from the airport nonstop to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Springfield, IL (SPI) with 40-passenger Convair 600 turboprop airliners.[5]
While no public transit service is provided directly to the airport terminal, the St. Clair County Transit District provides service within walking distance of the airport.
Accidents and incidentsEdit
On January 22, 2018, a helicopter crashed during low flight on a training mission near the airport. Neither the student or instructor on board were injured.[7]
On May 23, 2019, a helicopter crashed while operating at the airport. Neither the student nor the instructor on board were injured.[8][9]
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Parks Metropolitan Airport.
Manning, Thomas A. (2005), History of Air Education and Training Command, 1942–2002. Office of History and Research, Headquarters, AETC, Randolph AFB, Texas OCLC 71006954, 29991467
Shaw, Frederick J. (2004), Locating Air Force Base Sites, History’s Legacy, Air Force History and Museums Program, United States Air Force, Washington DC. OCLC 57007862, 1050653629
^ abcdFAA Airport Form 5010 for CPS PDF, effective 2007-12-20
^"Helicopter crashes at St. Louis Downtown Airport; occupants survive". FOX 2 Now. 22 January 2018.
^"No one hurt in helicopter crash at St. Louis Downtown Airport". NBC 5 KSDK. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
^"No injuries after helicopter crashes at St. Louis Downtown Airport". FOX 2 Now. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
External linksEdit
St. Louis Downtown Airport (official website)
FAA Airport Diagram (PDF), effective October 5, 2023
Resources for this airport:
FAA airport information for CPS
AirNav airport information for CPS
FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
SkyVector aeronautical chart for CPS
October 21, 2023
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St Louis Downtown Airport IATA CPS ICAO KCPS FAA LID CPS is a public use airport located in Greater St Louis one mile 2 km east of the central business district of Cahokia Heights in St Clair County Illinois United States It is owned by the Bi State Development Agency The airport is located less than 3 miles from the Gateway Arch riverfront in St Louis and is used by many business aircraft visiting the St Louis region Airport services include one full service 24 hour fixed base operator an instrument landing system an FAA air traffic control tower and its own dedicated Index B aircraft rescue and firefighting ARFF service 1 It is utilized mainly by Saint Louis University s Parks College of Engineering Aviation and Technology for training purposes as well as the St Louis Cardinals for charter flights to away games citation needed St Louis Downtown AirportIATA CPSICAO KCPSFAA LID CPSSummaryAirport typePublicOwnerBi State Development AgencyServesGreater St LouisLocationCahokia Heights IllinoisElevation AMSL413 ft 126 mCoordinates38 34 15 N 90 09 22 W 38 57083 N 90 15611 W 38 57083 90 15611WebsiteStLouisDowntownAirport comMapCPSLocation of airport in IllinoisShow map of IllinoisCPSCPS the United States Show map of the United StatesRunwaysDirection Length Surfaceft m12R 30L 7 001 2 133 Asphalt12L 30R 5 300 1 615 Concrete5 23 2 799 853 AsphaltStatistics 2021 Aircraft operations101 000Based aircraft111Source Federal Aviation Administration 1 The St Louis metropolitan area is also served by St Louis Lambert International Airport in St Louis County Missouri MidAmerica St Louis Airport in Belleville Illinois St Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto Illinois and Spirit of St Louis Airport in Chesterfield Missouri Contents 1 Facilities and aircraft 2 History 3 Past airline service 4 Ground transportation 5 Accidents and incidents 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksFacilities and aircraft EditSt Louis Downtown Airport covers an area of 1 013 acres 410 ha which contains three paved runways 12R 30L measuring 7 002 x 150 ft 2 134 x 46 m 12L 30R measuring 5 301 x 75 ft 1 616 x 23 m and 5 23 measuring 2 799 x 75 ft 853 x 23 m 1 2 For the 12 month period ending December 31 2021 the airport had 103 000 aircraft operations per year an average of 284 per day This includes 88 general aviation 11 air taxi and lt 1 of both commercial and military This was down from 170 000 annual operations in 2005 At that time there were 111 aircraft based at this airport 77 single engine and 14 multi engine airplanes 13 helicopters 6 jets and 1 glider This was down from 170 000 annual operations and 281 based aircraft in 2005 1 2 Historic Hangar 2 houses the Greater Saint Louis Air amp Space Museum 3 The airport is still home to the nation s oldest flight school Parks College of Engineering and Aviation s Center for Aerospace Sciences which holds CAA Flight School Certificate 1 History Edit nbsp One of the Curtiss Wright hangarsThe airport opened in 1929 as Curtiss Steinberg Airport In 1940 it was renamed Curtiss Parks Airport followed by Parks Metropolitan Airport later that same year Taken over by the United States Army Air Forces on 1 August 1939 as a basic level 1 pilot training airfield Assigned to USAAF Gulf Coast Training Center later Central Flying Training Command Parks Air College conducted contract basic flying training Flying training was performed with Fairchild PT 19s as the primary trainer Also had several PT 17 Stearmans and a few P 40 Warhawks assigned Inactivated 12 March 1944 with the drawdown of AAFTC s pilot training program The airport closed in 1959 and reopened six years later as Bi State Parks Airport It was renamed St Louis Downtown Parks Airport in 1984 and received its current name in 1999 The two survivors of the airport s original four hangars Hangar 1 and Hangar 2 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places 4 Past airline service EditIn 1971 Air Mid America Airlines was operating scheduled passenger flights from the airport nonstop to Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Springfield IL SPI with 40 passenger Convair 600 turboprop airliners 5 In 1984 Air Midwest was operating scheduled passenger flights from the airport nonstop to Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Kansas City Downtown Airport MKC with Swearingen Metro II commuter propjets 6 Ground transportation EditWhile no public transit service is provided directly to the airport terminal the St Clair County Transit District provides service within walking distance of the airport Accidents and incidents EditOn January 22 2018 a helicopter crashed during low flight on a training mission near the airport Neither the student or instructor on board were injured 7 On May 23 2019 a helicopter crashed while operating at the airport Neither the student nor the instructor on board were injured 8 9 See also Edit nbsp Aviation portal nbsp World War II portalIllinois World War II Army Airfields 31st Flying Training Wing World War II List of airports in IllinoisReferences Edit nbsp This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Parks Metropolitan Airport Manning Thomas A 2005 History of Air Education and Training Command 1942 2002 Office of History and Research Headquarters AETC Randolph AFB Texas OCLC 71006954 29991467 Shaw Frederick J 2004 Locating Air Force Base Sites History s Legacy Air Force History and Museums Program United States Air Force Washington DC OCLC 57007862 1050653629 a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for CPS PDF effective 2007 12 20 a b AirNav KCPS St Louis Downtown Airport AirNav com Retrieved 2022 07 20 Home airandspacemuseum org National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service July 9 2010 http www timetableimages com Dec 15 1971 Air Mid America Airlines timetable http www departedflights com Sept 1 1984 Air Midwest route map Helicopter crashes at St Louis Downtown Airport occupants survive FOX 2 Now 22 January 2018 No one hurt in helicopter crash at St Louis Downtown Airport NBC 5 KSDK 23 May 2019 Retrieved 2022 07 20 No injuries after helicopter crashes at St Louis Downtown Airport FOX 2 Now 23 May 2019 Retrieved 2022 07 20 External links EditSt Louis Downtown Airport official website FAA Airport Diagram PDF effective October 5 2023 Resources for this airport FAA airport information for CPS AirNav airport information for CPS FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker SkyVector aeronautical chart for CPS Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title St Louis Downtown Airport amp oldid 1158049836, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
