Mid America St Louis Airport

What Mid America St Louis Airport does

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is a county-owned, public-use regional airport located in Mascoutah, Illinois, approximately 37 miles east of St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The airport is governed by the St. Clair County Public Building Commission and functions as a low-cost leisure travel alternative for the St. Louis metropolitan area. Its commercial airline operations are delivered almost exclusively through a single-carrier partnership with Allegiant Airlines, which provides nonstop service to 14 leisure destinations across Florida, Nevada, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.

The airport's product portfolio extends beyond scheduled passenger service to include general aviation and FBO services (hangars, tie-downs), air cargo operations, a designated Foreign Trade Zone, on-site US Customs & Border Protection facilities, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/drone services. Passenger-facing amenities include flight status tracking, nearly 1,800 parking spaces at $9/day with first-three-hours free, a Good Traveler carbon offset program partnership, the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, and the upcoming GoodMaps Indoor Navigation system launching March 18, 2026. Marketing and customer engagement are conducted through the flymidamerica.com website, a Constant Contact-powered email newsletter (MidAmerica Flyer), and organic social media on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

Revenue is generated from passenger facility charges, airline fees, parking operations, and terminal concessions — all transaction-fee based. The airport does not disclose financial results; the only publicly cited figure is the combined $2.5 billion economic impact of MidAmerica and adjacent Scott Air Force Base, which is not an airport revenue figure. Distribution is concentrated: the ticket counter handles walk-up sales (with a 20% advance-purchase discount), but the overwhelming majority of bookings flow through Allegiant's website and mobile app, making the airport highly dependent on its single commercial airline partner.

Name

Mid America St Louis Airport

Legal name

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

Website

https://flymidamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is a county-owned regional airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, serving cost-conscious leisure travelers via an exclusive partnership with Allegiant Airlines to 14 nonstop destinations, with ancillary general aviation, cargo, and Foreign Trade Zone services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Essential Air Service (EAS) & Subsidized Regional Operators (THABACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

Keywords

• Commercial airport operations
• Passenger aviation services
• Air cargo operations
• General aviation services
• Foreign trade zone

Headquarters

HQ city

Mascoutah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Passenger Facility Charges and Airline Fees: Revenue generated from passenger fees and charges paid by Allegiant Airlines for operating flights at the airport
2. Parking Operations: Revenue from airport parking facilities with nearly 1,800 spaces, charging $9 daily with first 3 hours free
3. Concessions and Retail: Revenue from terminal concessions offering food, beverages, and traveling necessities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is a county-owned regional public-use airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, providing commercial passenger aviation, general aviation/FBO, and air cargo operations. The airport offers nonstop leisure flights via its exclusive partnership with Allegiant Airlines to 12+ destinations across Florida, Nevada, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama, and operates a designated Foreign Trade Zone with US Customs & Border Protection facilities for international and commercial operators.

Product overview

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is a regional airport offering a unified service portfolio centered on commercial airline operations, primarily through its partnership with Allegiant Airlines, along with general aviation and cargo services. The airport provides 14 nonstop leisure destinations across Florida, Nevada, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. Supporting services include flight status tracking, terminal amenities (Wi-Fi, charging stations, pet relief areas), parking with nearly 1,800 spaces, the Good Traveler carbon offset program, and accessibility programs like the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. The airport operates under St. Clair County Public Building Commission governance and serves as a designated Foreign Trade Zone with US Customs & Border Protection facilities available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Airline Service Year-round and seasonal nonstop passenger flights operated via the airport's exclusive Allegiant Airlines partnership to popular leisure destinations including Knoxville (TYS), Destin/Ft. Walton Beach (VPS), Ft. Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers/Punta Gorda (PGD), Jacksonville (JAX), Las Vegas (LAS), Myrtle Beach (MYR), Orlando Sanford (SFB), Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ), Savannah (SAV), Tampa Bay/St. Pete (PIE), Bradenton (SRQ), and Gulf Shores (GUF), targeting cost-conscious leisure travelers in the St. Louis region.
• Parking Services Airport vehicle parking with nearly 1,800 spaces, free parking for the first three hours, and daily parking at $9 per day, providing a low-cost alternative to St. Louis Lambert International Airport for travelers and visitors to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.
• General Aviation / FBO Services Hangar rentals, tie-downs, and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services for general aviation aircraft operators and business aviation users, providing fueling, ground handling, and aircraft storage at the MidAmerica St. Louis Airport facility.
• Air Cargo Operations Cargo handling and logistics services at the airport supporting freight and cargo transport for commercial operators in the St. Louis region.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Services Designated Foreign Trade Zone status enabling businesses operating at or near MidAmerica St. Louis Airport to defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported goods, providing a trade and logistics benefit for importers and exporters in the region.
• US Customs & Border Protection Services Federal customs and border protection services for international arrivals and departures at the airport, enabling international flight operations and clearance of imported goods through the on-site US Customs & Border Protection facility.
• UAS / Drone Services Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and drone operational services and regulations at the airport, providing a managed environment for commercial drone operators and UAS integration with regional airspace.
• Airport Terminal Concessions Concession area within the terminal offering food, beverages, and traveling necessities to passengers, generating transactional revenue for the airport alongside parking and airline fees.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Allegiant AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary airline partner providing year-round and seasonal nonstop flights from BLV to multiple leisure destinations including Florida, Nevada, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia. Allegiant offers low-low fares, nonstop all-jet service with premier travel partners.
• The Good TravelerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon offset program partner enabling travelers to offset flight emissions. The program has offset over 86,000 metric tons of carbon. MidAmerica Airport is a proud partner promoting sustainable travel.
• St. Clair County Public Building CommissioncoreOthersGovernment body that governs MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, providing oversight and administrative structure for airport operations.
• Scott Air Force BasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary installation near BLV that contributes to the combined $2.5 billion economic impact of the airport and base together.
• US Customs & Border ProtectionminorOthersFederal agency providing customs and border protection services at the airport for international arrivals.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)minorOthersDesignated Foreign Trade Zone status that provides economic benefits for businesses operating at or near the airport.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal program supporting travelers with non-visible disabilities. Airport staff trained to recognize the sunflower symbol and provide appropriate assistance including lanyards, wristbands or tags.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Asheville Regional Airport (AVL): Small-scale commercial regional airport with leisure-driven nonstops, comparable terminal infrastructure footprint, and similar dependence on a limited set of legacy/ULCC carriers. Same competitive positioning against a larger hub (Charlotte).
• Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF): Mid-sized commercial service regional airport in a similar catchment profile to BLV, with comparable mix of legacy, regional, and leisure carriers. Useful peer for benchmarking non-aeronautical revenue and FTZ-adjacent industrial activity.
• Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN): Small publicly-operated regional airport with limited commercial service, general aviation, and proximity to a much larger hub (Bradley/BDL). Comparable scale of operations, parking, and amenity-driven positioning against a dominant nearby competitor.
• Punta Gorda Airport (PGD): Allegiant-served small Florida leisure airport with similar regional airport infrastructure and an ultra-low-cost carrier focus. One of Allegiant's model secondary airports and a direct comparable on passenger mix and nonstop leisure destination portfolio.
• St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE): Allegiant's largest operating base and a leisure-focused small commercial airport. PIE is a near-perfect comparable on size, single-airline dependency, parking-driven non-aeronautical revenue, and leisure destination mix.

Broad incumbents

• Atlantic Aviation: One of the largest FBO chains in North America, operating across hundreds of airports. Direct peer for the FBO/tie-down/hangar service line at BLV and a useful comp on FBO revenue per movement.
• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): Large Midwestern airport that has repositioned heavily around Allegiant service, providing a useful upside-comparable for what BLV could become with sustained Allegiant investment, while operating at a substantially larger scale.
• Signature Flight Support: Global FBO network operating at hundreds of airports including several Midwestern small/medium stations. Direct comparable on the general aviation/FBO services side of BLV's business and a benchmark for FBO commercial terms.
• St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL): The primary commercial hub serving the St. Louis metropolitan area, located just 37 miles from BLV. STL competes directly for every BLV passenger and represents the main incumbent threat. Highly relevant for catchment overlap analysis.

Others

• Allegiant Travel Company: Core customer and exclusive commercial airline at BLV. While not a competitor, Allegiant's network strategy, fleet plans, and base decisions are the primary deterministic variable for BLV's traffic and revenue, making it the single most strategically relevant counterparty to track.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blvairport
• Facebookfacebook.com/midamericablv
• Instagraminstagram.com/midamericaairport

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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