Chart Wise: Spirit of St. Louis ILS 26L

It’s a straightforward approach, whether you’re just getting your ticket, or you’re an old hand.

Jason Blair

Monday, May 06, 2024 at 09:07 AM ET

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Here's a step-by-step look at the approach to Spirit of St. Louis Airport (KSUS). [Image: Jeppesen]

Key Takeaways:

The described approach offers multiple transition options, including a feeder route from the STL VOR requiring a course reversal and a "NoPT" route from the TOY VOR.
Pilots have various methods for identifying the Final Approach Fix (FAF), such as IFR GPS, VOR radial crossing, NDB, or the outer marker beacon.
The approach is complex, demanding careful frequency management across multiple VORs and a localizer, awareness of parallel runways, and a missed approach procedure to a distinct VOR.

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The “Gateway to the West,” St. Louis proper has a big “middle of the country busy” airport that many pilots might choose to avoid—St. Louis Lambert International (KSTL). However, the Spirit of St. Louis Airport (KSUS) just to the west of town offers a good alternative for a trip to this vibrant city with its co-conspiring jazz and barbecue scenes.

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