Terminal 2

37 gates sit in STL’s Terminal 2, mostly on Concourse E

Terminal 2 at St. Louis Lambert runs 37 gates on Concourse E and handles Southwest, Frontier, British Airways, and various charter and international flights. It’s separate from Terminal 1, so if you land on a Terminal 1 carrier and connect to Southwest here, you’ll need time to transfer between buildings. All standard TSA screening for T2 sits landside on the departures level before you reach the E-gate concourse.

Southwest controls most of the Concourse E pier, so expect clusters of WN departures banking around early morning and late afternoon. Frontier also uses Concourse E, typically at a smaller set of gates toward the mid-concourse area. British Airways and charter/international flights work from the same E gates, with international arrivals processing through the customs area tied to this terminal when needed.

Food anchors sit near the center of Concourse E

Pei Wei by gate E6 and Auntie Anne’s near E12 mark the first real food options as you walk down Concourse E from the security exit. Deeper into the concourse, Shake Shack, Crushed Red, 4 Hands Brewing–Peacemaker Lobster and Crab, and Three Kings Public House cluster around the mid-gate zone, giving you actual sit-down or bar seating within a few minutes’ walk of most Southwest gates. Casa de Tres Reyes at E33 helps cover the far end of the pier if you’re out near the higher-numbered gates.

For quick caffeine or breakfast, Starbucks and Great American Bagel sit along the main E concourse, while Jamba fills in the smoothie gap closer to the heavier morning departure wave. Steak 'n Shake runs standard burgers and shakes at typical airport pricing, so figure around $12–$15 for a burger combo. If your time is tight, Auntie Anne’s at E12 and Starbucks are the fastest in-and-out options on the way to mid-range gates like E14–E20.

One pay-per-use lounge and a standard shop lineup

The Wingtips Lounge in Terminal 2 sits airside in Concourse E and works on a pay-per-use model, typically with day passes sold at the door and via some card programs. It gives you basic lounge seating, Wi‑Fi, snacks, and drinks away from the E-gate seating clusters that fill up during Southwest banks. If you’re flying British Airways in the evening, this is usually the only lounge-style option near those departure gates.

Hudson and Hudson Booksellers run multiple locations along Concourse E, so you’re rarely more than a few gates from bottled water, snacks, or a paperback. Tech On The Go, Tech Interaction, and InMotion cover charging cables, headphones, and other last‑minute electronics right on the concourse. St. Louis Sports and Discover St. Louis carry Cards and Blues gear, while Paradies Lagardère and Duty Free Americas handle souvenirs and duty‑free items near the heavier international and charter gate areas.

Terminal 2 logistics and one last tip

Terminal 2 uses code “2” on STL’s maps and signs, and it’s physically separate from Terminal 1, with its own curbside and parking area on Lambert International Boulevard. If you’re changing terminals, budget at least 15–20 minutes to move between T1 and T2 via the terminal shuttles or the short airport road drive. Inside T2, all 37 gates feed off the single Concourse E spine, so you can walk end to end in roughly 10–12 minutes at a normal pace.

Final tip: if your Southwest or Frontier flight boards from the lower E30s, stop at Pei Wei near E6 or Auntie Anne’s near E12 first, since options thin out a bit once you pass Casa de Tres Reyes at E33.