Mustangs for Mustangs Returns
Article courtesy Doug Jenkins WBGZ radio The Legendary Mustang Ranch in Alhambra is a non-profit horse rescue operation that deals with Mustangs, so the St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto is stepping up to help. For the second year it is hosting an event called “Mustangs for Mustangs.” Ranch volunteer Cora Miller tells The Big Z […]
Wood River To Pursue TIF Extension
Article Courtesy Doug Jenkins – WBGZ Radio Wood River will soon begin the process of applying for a 12 year extension of its Business Park TIF District, officially known as TIF 2. It could be a lengthy process to first apply for, and then wait for approval, so the city’s Director of Finance says getting the […]
A horse, of course – Equestrian fans unite
Article Courtesy The Telegraph BETHALTO — The St. Louis Regional Airport will set the scene for Horse A-fair, an equestrian event to benefit Illinois Equine Disaster Relief Fund and Trail Advocacy Fund of the Illinois Equine Foundation and Horsemen’s Council of Illinois. Running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, the day will include […]
Youngsters take to the sky this weekend — Fly In, free flights highlight aviation
Article Courtesy By Jill Moon – jmoon@civitasmedia.com Aviation mechanic and pilot Paul Voorhees, owner of Big River Aviation, is one of the pilots that will give free flights to young visitors ages 8 through 17 this weekend a day after the annual Fly In when a multitude of different aircraft landat the St. Louis Regional Airport’s 21st annual Open […]
WWII TBM Avenger bomber to highlight Airport’s 21st Annual Fly In & Car Show
Article Courtesy by Dan Brannan, Content Director BETHALTO – The TBM Avenger, a 40-foot bomber, from the Missouri Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will be the highlight of this year’s 2015 Wings & Wheels Fly In and Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at St. Louis Regional Airport. […]
Airport Manager Predicts Economic Growth
Article Courtesy By Doug Jenkins – WBGZ Radio The variety of transportation options in and around the region is one reason the manager of St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto thinks the area is ready to explode with new development. The airport is located on Highway 111, just off Illinois 255. In a recent appearance […]
SAVE THE DATE! – 2015 Fly In and Car Show
Join us for the 2015 Annual St. Louis Regional Airport Open House Fly In and Car Show.
West Star leads boom at St. Louis Regional
St. Louis Regional Airport soared to new highs in the past year and has no prospects for grounding in 2015. Its biggest tenant, West Star Aviation, is coming off a record year of revenue, during which its local hangar space was increased by 47,000 square feet, nearly doubling its workspace.
Airport Purchases Impressive Snowplow
When winter weather makes it difficult to keep runways clear, St. Louis Regional Airport has a 22-foot solution. The airport purchased an additional snowplow in 2014, this one with a 22-foot blade. “Since Regional is the only major airport in the area completely above the region’s flood plains we take our commitment to being an […]
Bidding Documents Now Available for Self-Serve Fuel Facility
Contractors are now available to download paperwork through pdf files to print and submit bid packets to the airport. Please contact Jay christians at jchristians@stlouisregional.com for additional information.