Airport Comparison
| FCS | STL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport | St Louis Lambert International Airport |
| IATA Code | FCS | STL |
| ICAO Code | KFCS | KSTL |
| City | Fort Carson | St Louis |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,874 ft | 617 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.680000, -104.760000 | 38.750000, -90.370000 |
Fort Carson (FCS) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 1,247 kilometers (775 miles / 673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 85°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 09:55 in Fort Carson, it's 10:55 in St Louis.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,257 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.