Piston Spaces
Modern Aviation Lounge with Runway Views + Retro Arcade Vibe
About Piston Spaces
Welcome to Bethalto’s best-kept secret for meetings, parties, workshops, and creative gatherings. This is not your average rental space. Located at the KALN airport, our fully renovated aviation lounge fuses mid-century modern design, runway views, and yes—an actual arcade lounge with glowing blacklight carpet and retro vibes. Perfect for: • Off-site team meetings • Birthday bashes and themed parties • Content shoots and livestreams • Creative workshops and networking mixers • Aviation-themed weddings or celebrations The Vibe: 3,000+ sq ft of flexible event space Custom airplane wing desks overlooking the runway Lounge-style furniture with a bold mix of colors and textures Blacklight arcade lounge with Star Wars & retro games Modern industrial finishes with high ceilings and dramatic lighting Fully enclosed boardroom with pop lighting and privacy Amenities: WiFi Free parking Arcade lounge Moveable furniture Coffee bar + seating Private conference room Indoor plants and natural light for photo shoots Unique photo ops: flight school mural, airfield backdrop, aircraft monument outside Location Perks: Minutes from I-255 and I-270 Directly on airport grounds with easy drive-up access Less than 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis Add-On Options: Flight simulator experience Pilot guest speaker or discovery flight add-on Themed decor (aviator party, Top Gun night, etc.) Capacity: Seated: 40–50 Standing / mixer: Up to 75 (Ask us about recommended setups!)
Included in your booking
Features
Outdoor Area
Restrooms
View
Street level access
Add-ons from the host
Host provided services, items or options. Available at checkout.
Location
Operating Hours
Health and Safety Measures
We take pride in keeping our space spotless and guest-ready. Before every booking, our team performs a full surface wipe-down, trash removal, vacuuming, and sanitizing of high-touch areas. After larger events, we deep clean and reset the space to ensure it feels fresh, inviting, and ready to impress. Want it sparkling after your event too? Add our post-event cleaning service for a stress-free exit—we’ve got it handled.
Cancellation Policy
Standard 30 day
Guests may cancel their Booking until 30 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 30 days and 7 days before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Cancellations submitted less than 7 days before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more