Scott AFB Illinois Map

About Scott AFB, Illinois

Scott AFB is a locality in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,957. The population density is 373.5 people per km². Scott AFB is located at 38.5412°N, 89.8530°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62225.

Scott AFB sprawls across the gently rolling terrain of Illinois's St. Clair County, a vast expanse where manicured lawns meet expanses of carefully managed woodland. It lies 4.6 miles south-east of O Fallon, IL (from O Fallon, IL: bearing 136°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-north-east of Belleville. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the faint scent of cut grass and the distant hum of engines, a constant reminder of the base's purpose. During the twilight hours, the sky above Scott AFB often burns with an opulent, bruised purple, a fleeting canvas for the slow drift of clouds, while the grounded landscape, a tapestry of green and asphalt, settles into a quietude punctuated by the distant calls of aircraft. This military installation, established in the early days of aviation, has profoundly shaped the local economy, drawing personnel and their families who contribute to the surrounding communities. The land itself, once part of the broader agricultural quilt of the Midwest, now supports a vital hub for global air mobility, its runways a testament to human ingenuity in conquering distance. Beyond the immediate confines of Scott AFB, the nearby towns, with their brick storefronts and modest homes, reflect a legacy of Midwestern resilience, their daily lives intertwined with the ebb and flow of military presence and the enduring rhythms of farming that still mark the horizon.

About This Scott AFB Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scott AFB, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.5412, -89.853. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Scott AFB and St. Clair County.

Detailed location data for Scott AFB includes the ZIP code (62225), telephone area code (217), county seat of St. Clair County (Belleville), and school district assignment (Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Scott AFB is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.