Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport (MSP)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

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Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport (MSP)
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Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the primary airport for the Upper Midwest region of the United States, serving Minnesota and surrounding states. It operates as a major hub for Delta Air Lines and a key base for Sun Country Airlines, offering an extensive network of domestic and international flights.

Official Website: mspairport.com

Information Phone: +1 612 726 5555.

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Terminals

The airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It’s crucial to confirm which terminal your airline uses, as they are not connected by pedestrian walkways. Both operate 24 hours.

Inter-Terminal Connection: Light Rail Transit (LRT) links both terminals. Travel between the T1 and T2 stations is free and runs 24/7 every 10–15 minutes.

Annual Passenger Traffic: 37.2 million passengers in 2024.

Information Points

Information desks are located in Terminal 1 on the baggage claim level and near the north entrance to the airport mall. In Terminal 2, they are on the ticketing level. The airport also runs a Travelers Assistance program with staff and volunteers who circulate through both terminals to help passengers.

 Location

The airport is located 16 km (10 miles) south of Minneapolis and 19 km (12 miles) southwest of Saint Paul.

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Parking services at Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport (MSP)

There are ample covered parking options on-site for short and long stays, with charging stations for electric vehicles, security personnel and cameras. Valet parking is available in front of Terminal 1. Midway between the two terminals, there are two free passenger pick-up areas (East/West Cell Phone Waiting Lot). There are also dedicated areas for motorcycles. More information: Tel +1 612 725 4681. Rates

Value Parking - In front of Terminal 2, connected to it via a covered walkway and to Terminal 1 via the free train.
Gold, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Silver & Brown Parking Ramp - Parking lots adjacent to Terminal 1. Green & Gold connected via covered walkways, the rest via an underground train on level T.
Quick Ride Ramp - With complementary shuttle bus service to Terminal 1.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Facilities include ramps, elevators, adapted toilets and telephones, electric carts for transporting people, visual paging services at the flight information monitors, relief areas for service animals and designated spaces in the parking lots of both terminals. A free minibus, accessible to passengers with reduced mobility, connects the terminals every 20 minutes (Tel +1 612 725 4681). Public transport companies have accessible vehicles. Individual airlines provide wheelchair service at both terminals, which should be requested at the time of booking your ticket. To learn more about the security process and to request assistance during it, you can contact TSA Cares (Tel +1 855 787 2227).

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Latest updates: November 13, 2025