KCPS

VFR

ST LOUIS DOWNTOWN

CAHOKIA/ST LOUIS · ILLINOIS

Elev
412.9'
Longest RWY
Tower
06:30–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
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Before you fly into KCPS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:30–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,412.9'
MSL · field 412.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KCPS

Current METAR

Observed 23:53Z

KCPS 112353Z 36006KT 10SM FEW037 26/23 A2998 RMK AO2 RAB06E23 SLP149 P0001 60038 T02560233 10289 20244 53010 $
Wind
360° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,758 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM E
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
CPS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
360° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

ILS OR LOC RWY 30L
KCPS · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KCPS

Answer card
ICAO
KCPS
Name
ST LOUIS DOWNTOWN
Location
CAHOKIA/ST LOUIS, ILLINOIS
Elevation
412.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,412.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0630-2200
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
360° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

St Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) sits in Cahokia, Illinois, across the river from St. Louis. Field elevation is 412.9 ft MSL. The airport has three runways. The longest is 12R/30L at 7,002 ft. The field is towered from 0630 to 2200 local. One ILS is published for runway 30L.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Jet Aviation St. Louis is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (618) 646-8263 for current service details.

Plan for a busy training environment. The published remarks call out student traffic and helicopter operations. Waterfowl are also present on and near the airport. Runway 12L/30R and runway 05/23 have published restrictions for larger passenger operations. Runway 23 has faded surface markings. When the tower is closed, runway lighting changes on 30L and 30R. Review the current lighting setup before a night arrival. Surface conditions are not maintained from 2100 to 0700 local time. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCPS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What ILS approach is available at St Louis Downtown?
One ILS is published. It is for runway 30L.
What are the tower hours at KCPS?
The tower is open from 0630 to 2200 local.
Which runway is the longest at KCPS?
Runway 12R/30L is the longest runway. It is 7,002 ft long.
Which FBO is on the field at KCPS?
Jet Aviation St. Louis is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there any operating restrictions for larger passenger aircraft at KCPS?
Yes. The airport is closed to scheduled aircraft operations greater than 9 passenger seats. Unscheduled operations greater than 30 passenger seats require 12 hour prior permission.
What should I know about runway lighting when the tower is closed at KCPS?
The MALSR is active on runway 30L when the tower is closed. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 30R and controlled by CTAF. High intensity lights on 12R/30L are preset to medium intensity when the tower is closed.
Does KCPS have any noise abatement or curfew restrictions?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

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