Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport is a civil-military airport combining U.S. Air Force facilities with a civil passenger terminal. The site serves both military operations and scheduled civil air service; the passenger terminal is separate from core base operations.
Terminal Guide for Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport #
The civilian terminal is a single passenger building co-located with the military installation but separated for public access; ticketing, security and gates are arranged in a straightforward layout. Access rules and security screening follow standard civil procedures but base activity can influence access and traffic patterns.
Getting to and From Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport #
The airport provides road access to the surrounding metro area; ground transport options include taxis, ride-share and rental cars. Driving time to central metro areas varies by destination and traffic.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport #
Passenger facilities are modest: rental-car desks, parking, vending or a small café and basic passenger seating. There are no large airline lounges; accessibility services are available but may have additional procedures due to military co-location.
Hotels and Layovers at Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport #
There are no on-airport hotels at the airfield itself; hotels are located in nearby communities and St. Louis suburbs. For short connections check hotels near the airport/Interstate corridors.
Tips for Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport #
- This is a joint civil-military field; allow extra time if AFB-related security or activity affects access.
- Ground transport is mainly taxis, ride-share and rental cars; check schedules if using public shuttles to the St. Louis metro area.
- Flight schedules can be seasonal or limited - confirm times with carriers before travel.
Weather & Climate near Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport #
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (960 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 3° | -7° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 6° | -3° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 13° | 4° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 25° | 18° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Excellent | 17° - 29° | 23° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.6h |
| July | Excellent | 20° - 32° | 26° | 92 mm | some cloud | 74% | 2.5 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 30° | 24° | 80 mm | some cloud | 71% | 2.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 27° | 20° | 83 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 7° - 21° | 14° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 2° - 13° | 5° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 6° | -3° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |