Originally Posted by ad_DCA
I will stand by it though, that airport really is one of the most backward and dirty and disorganized I've been to in the US. Except Miami, fair enough. Honestly though I am surprised, that's all. I wasn't posting so much to rant, but more out of curiousity -- it made me assume that either STL was in store for major renovations, or for abandonment.
I agree. While the roof isn't leaking and there doesn't seem to be a pest problem, there's not much airside (or landside) in the way of shopping, good restaurants/bars, etc.
I'd call STL "functional" and leave it at that.