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Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park is a national park in United States, established in 2018, covering 0.4 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #62 largest of United States's 77 national parks. American National Park in St. Louis, Missouri.

Area
0.4 km²
Established
2018
Nearest airport
STL · 21 km
Gateway Arch National Park
Photo: Daniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest airports to Gateway Arch National Park

  1. 1
    St. Louis Lambert International Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    STL21 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States Airports in United States
    BLV32 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States Airports in United States
    MWA141 kmstraight line

More about Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park is one of 77 national parks in the United States — American National Park in St. Louis, Missouri. It covers 0.4 km² (37 ha), making it the #62 largest national park in the United States (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2018, 8 years ago — the first national parks in the United States date back to 1861.

Visiting Gateway Arch National Park

The closest airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), about 21 km away — around 28 minutes by car; alternatively Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV, 32 km).

Frequently asked questions

How big is Gateway Arch National Park?

0.4 km² — about 37 hectares or 0 square miles.

When was Gateway Arch National Park established?

In 2018 — 8 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Gateway Arch National Park?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), about 21 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.