Senator Schmitt Announces $30 Million Grant for St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Schmitt Led the Missouri Delegation in Requesting the Grant, Worked with Trump Administration to Secure the Funds
ST. LOUIS— U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) announced a $30 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration that will be used by St. Louis Lambert International Airport to help pay for the construction of a new electricity facility to consolidate its two terminals into one. The grant Senator Schmitt helped secure will modernize the oldest continuously running commercial terminal in the country.
“This investment will help modernize critical infrastructure at Lambert Airport and will move St. Louis one step closer to building a world-class terminal that can serve the region for decades to come,” said Senator Schmitt. “Not only does it have to do with the future prosperity of this region, but it also has to do with the self-esteem of the region,” Schmitt said. “This is a great place in our country, a great American city, a region that has a lot to be proud of, and St. Louis deserves an airport that showcases all we have to offer.”
Background:
Senator Schmitt led the Congressional push for this grant with Congressman Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) and Mayor Cara Spencer.
Since joining the Senate, Schmitt has been a strong advocate for securing federal dollars for Lambert International Airport, including over $7 million for the replacement of approximately 10 passenger boarding bridges and $20 million for airfield drainage improvements. This is not simply a terminal replacement. It is an opportunity to build the most efficient, passenger-focused airport facility in the Midwest. With continued federal partnership, Lambert can become a national demonstration project for modern airport design, efficiency, and passenger experience. As a member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Schmitt has worked closely with federal partners in the Department of Transportation, including Secretary Duffy, Associate Administrator Edwards, as well as President Trump to make sure that Lambert International Airport receives the federal support it deserves.
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