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St. Louis Regional Airport

Welcome to St. Louis Regional Airport.  Located in Illinois within the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area, St. Louis Regional Airport is just a short 30-minute drive from downtown St. Louis and only minutes from the scenic Riverbend area.

Our airport features two intersecting runways with instrument-guided approaches and premium amenities, including a full-service FBO, 24/7 ARFF capabilities, and a Class D Air Traffic Control Tower.  We regularly accommodate a wide variety of aircraft, from world-class business jets and military aircraft to helicopters and general aviation aircraft.

As a general aviation focused airport, numerous community groups, aviation organizations, and event partners will be rolling out the red carpet for your arrival and stay.  The Start planning committee has been working hard to make your time here memorable and enjoyable.  Please read the welcome letter to you: S-07 Start Racer Welcome Letter (Updated January 18, 2026)

For the event, we have partnered with two excellent hotels as our official host hotels; the Hampton Inn and Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel (Alton). With nearby restaurants, hospitality rooms, and swimming pools, there will be plenty of space to relax and connect with fellow participants.

We encourage you to arrive a few days early to enjoy additional planned activities that highlight the best of our region.

Details for your ARC Start weekend, including mandatory events, such as Racer briefings, can be found here: S-06 Start Events (Updated May 4, 2026)

All Racers – be sure that you are familiar with the S-06 schedule!  Arrive by the Start deadline and plan for a great arrival party to celebrate your race arrival! Registration for Start events will open on April 30th - more details will be sent after your team registers. The deadline is May 31st.

Race Guests and Start Volunteers – Use the Start Events Registration Page for NON-RACERS (available on April 30th) to sign up for weekend events and guest tickets. Deadline to purchase guest tickets will be announced.