Long Exposure of STL Airport from across the highway the evening before STLavDay

Airports across the U.S. are recognizing the value in opening up and partnering with local aviation enthusiasts (AvGeeks.)  We have been delighted to recognize, encourage, and report on this trend. To that end, AirlineReporter recently featured two airports looking to forge relationships in their own unique ways. How can we tell that this is indeed a trend rather than a few random events? Now, even airports known for being aggressive are looking to thaw relations. While this should not come as a surprise to locals or anyone who has recently tried PlaneSpotting in the area, it’s worth stating: The St. Louis airport has a well deserved, longstanding spot in the “AvGeek unfriendly” category.

But the airport’s recent #STLavDay event suggests that may very well be changing.