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MIDAMERICA ST. LOUIS AIRPORT LAUNCHES GOODMAPS INDOOR NAVIGATION
Community Event Introduces New Technology Designed to Support Travelers of All Abilities, Reinforcing BLV’s Reputation as the Region’s Easiest, Most Accessible Airport
MASCOUTAH, Ill. (March 18, 2026) – MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) today announced the launch of GoodMaps, a state-of-the-art indoor navigation and accessible digital mapping platform that transforms how travelers navigate the terminal. As MidAmerica St. Louis Airport continues its rapid growth — including construction of a new facility that will support international commercial flights — the implementation of GoodMaps ensures that every passenger, regardless of ability or language, can move through the airport with confidence and independence, reinforcing the stress‑free, welcoming experience the airport offers.
The announcement coincided with a community launch event at the airport terminal, which featured live navigation demonstrations, hands‑on experiences with the technology and discussions focused on accessibility in modern air travel. Attendees also heard remarks from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport and GoodMaps leadership highlighting how accessible technology supports travelers with disabilities, multilingual passengers, military families and first‑time flyers.
GoodMaps uses LiDAR mapping and AI-powered camera-based positioning to deliver sub-meter navigation accuracy without requiring any physical infrastructure installations. Travelers simply download the free GoodMaps app on their smartphone and receive access to:
- Multilingual navigation in 25+ languages, including Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog and German – serving MidAmerica St. Louis Airport’s diverse traveler base and the surrounding military community at Scott Air Force Base
- Audio guidance with detailed descriptions for blind and low-vision passengers
- Visual directions for deaf and hard-of-hearing travelers
- Step-free routing that automatically guides wheelchair users, families with strollers and those with other mobility requirements to accessible paths
- Pre-trip planning tools via GoodMaps Web integration on the Terminal Maps and Amenities page at FlyMidAmerica.com, allowing passengers to explore the terminal from home before arriving for their trip
- Real-time updates managed through GoodMaps Studio, ensuring travelers always have accurate terminal information as the airport continues to expand
“MidAmerica St. Louis Airport’s continued growth is driven in part by smart investments that prioritize the passenger experience,” added James. “As more travelers choose MidAmerica each year, it’s essential that the airport grows in ways that remain inclusive, accessible and easy to navigate. GoodMaps is a great example of how we’re preparing for growth while keeping people at the center of every decision.”
With passenger traffic increasing 25.3% year-over-year in 2025, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport continues to add nonstop Allegiant destinations while investing more than $34 million in a new facility that will enable international commercial flights and enhanced general aviation services. GoodMaps supports this growth by providing a navigation solution that scales seamlessly, with real-time map updates accommodating construction activity, new terminal areas and evolving layouts without service interruption.
Enhanced wayfinding also delivers operational benefits for the airport, including reduced wayfinding-related staff inquiries, improved passenger flow throughout the terminal and increased engagement with onsite dining and retail amenities — supporting the airport’s growing economic impact across the Metro East region and the combined $3.1 billion annual economic contribution of BLV and Scott Air Force Base.
“MidAmerica St. Louis Airport’s commitment to making travel easy and accessible sets a powerful example for regional airports everywhere,” said Kevin Kline, Community Engagement Representative for GoodMaps. “This partnership shows that you don’t have to be the biggest airport to deliver the best experience – and that’s exactly what BLV has always been about.”
To learn more about MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, visit FlyMidAmerica.com. To learn more about GoodMaps, visit GoodMaps.com.
About MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is located in Mascoutah, Illinois, in the eastern portion of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Passenger service to a variety of popular destinations is offered by Allegiant. Major multimodal rail and inland port centers are located within 22 miles of the airport, which also enjoys easy access to five interstate highways via I-64. With parallel runways of 8,000 and 10,000 feet, the airport can handle simultaneous take-offs and landings in all conditions, minimizing delays. It has an annual capacity of 200,000 operations. Tenants include Boeing, which has a manufacturing facility at the airport and North Bay Produce, an international, grower-owned, year-round, fresh produce marketing and distribution cooperative headquartered in Traverse City, Mich. MidAmerica is a Joint Use Airport partnering with Scott AFB, the home to US Transportation Command, a multi service organization, and Air Mobility Command, the USAF’s component command for airlift. MidAmerica and the 375th Air Mobility Wing operate Scott AFB/MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.
About GoodMaps
GoodMaps is a revolutionary navigation and web mapping platform that uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to provide precise, turn-by-turn indoor directions through mobile apps, while also offering interactive web-based maps for virtual exploration. Unlike traditional wayfinding solutions, GoodMaps requires no additional infrastructure and works seamlessly with visitors’ personal smartphones, while its web mapping capabilities integrate directly into our website for enhanced digital engagement.
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