Across from Gate A8, this Hudson covers last-minute gaps fast
Hudson sits in Terminal 1 by Gate A8, right in the main A concourse flow, and stays open from 4:30am until the last departure each day. It’s a straight shot from TSA, maybe a 3–4 minute walk from the Terminal 1 checkpoint, so you can swing by even with a tight boarding window. This is the standard travel-essentials setup: grab-and-go snacks, drinks, chargers, and reading material.
Hours run 4:30am to last flight, which means early Southwest and American departures out of the A gates are covered. You’ll find bottled drinks and packaged snacks at typical airport pricing, think $3–$5 for chips or candy and $4–$6 for drinks. There’s also basic over-the-counter meds and toiletries, useful if you forgot Dramamine or a toothbrush in STL or on a connection.
Expect the usual Hudson mix of magazines, a few paperbacks, and STL-branded souvenirs, all within a compact footprint near A8. Tech gear is limited but functional: phone cables, universal chargers, and basic headphones, usually hanging along the side wall with price tags in the $15–$40 range. If you need something more specialized than a Lightning cable or power bank, plan to sort that before you get to the airport.
No standout hacks from regulars here, just standard use: grab snacks before a 2–3 hour flight or stock up on water before boarding at a nearby A gate. One practical move: if your flight departs from A10–A14, hit this Hudson at A8 on the way down the concourse so you’re not stuck with whatever smaller kiosk is left open closer to boarding time.