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Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (also known as MSP) is one of the busiest airports in the United States, with over 37 million passengers annually. Also, MSP is the primary international airport that serves Minnesota's twin cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The Minneapolis Airport map above will help you navigate this huge airport with its two massive terminals on two different roadway systems.
MSP, voted the "Best Airport in America," is a strategically placed travel hub renowned for its ease of check-in, security, and facilities. Delta Air Lines, which accounts for a significant portion of MSP's annual passenger volume, and Minnesota's hometown carrier, Sun Country Airlines, use the airport as a hub.
As you'll notice on the MSP Airport parking map, the airport offers valet, hourly, and daily parking at Terminals 1 and 2. You can also book parking at several offsite MSP parking lots nearby.
| Airport Name | Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport |
| Minneapolis Airport Code | MSP |
| Terminals | 2 Terminals |
| Airport Address | Terminal 1 4300 Glumack Drive St. Paul, MN 55111 Terminal 2 7150 Humphrey Drive Minneapolis, MN 55450 |
| Distance from downtown | 10 miles approx. from downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul |
| Official Website | http://mspairport.com/ |
| Contact Number | 612-726-5555 |
| Hub For | Delta Air Lines Sun Country Airlines |
| Flight Status: Departures and arrivals | www.way.com/msp/flight-status |
| TSA Wait Times | www.way.com/msp/tsa-wait-times |
When you look at the map of MSP Airport, you can see the two terminals. Terminal 1 Lindbergh is named after aviator Charles Lindbergh, and Terminal 2 Humphrey is named after former US Vice President Hubert Humphrey.
Terminals 1 and 2 are approximately 3 miles distant and are not connected by any walkways. To go between terminals, travelers must take the METRO Blue Line light rail transit service, which stops at both terminals.
Travel between the terminals is free. However, travelers can also use the Blue Line north or south for a fee to continue their journey.
Terminal 1 houses most flight operations, airport services, and ground transportation services.
MSP has several train/tram systems that transport people around the airport.
The LRT trains connect Terminals 1 and 2 and will take you to 17 other destinations outside the airport. Also, the LRT ride between the two terminals is free; however, the line extends from both terminals outside the airport area for a cost.
The METRO Blue Line operates every 15 to 30 minutes from 3:30 a.m. to midnight (southbound) daily and every 15 minutes during peak times.
How to get to the Terminal 1 light rail station
How to get to the Terminal 2 light rail station
You can also catch the complimentary shuttles to travel between the terminals at MSP Airport. This will be especially useful for those with mobility challenges and special needs.
There are no airside connections between the two terminals at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. If you want to get from one terminal to another, you must exit the secure area and undergo security screening again when transferring between terminals.
| Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 |
|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | Allegiant Air |
| Air Canada | Frontier Airlines |
| Air France | Icelandair |
| Alaska Airlines | Southwest Airlines |
| American Airlines | Sun Country Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | |
| Denver Air | |
| Discover Airlines | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Spirit Airlines | |
| United Airlines | |
| WestJet |
Electric car charging outlets are offered at MSP Airport on a first-come, first-served basis. Sixty charging stations are located on level 8 of the Blue, Red, and Silver Ramps at Terminal 1, while there are four on level 7 of the Orange Ramp at Terminal 2. This service is available for free, and there is no restriction on the length of stay.
Hourly Parking, Quick Ride Ramp, and Value parking are provided at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Other parking options include Daily and Valet Parking, available only at Terminal 1. (Check the MSP Airport Parking map above to know where each lot is located). You can find more affordable rates at offsite MSP parking lots near the airport.
There is no designated over-height vehicle parking at Minneapolis International Airport. However, the parking ramps at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 have clearances of 7' and 6'10". At Terminal 1, the maximum permitted height for oversized vehicles is 9'2".
Parking spaces reserved for passengers with disabilities are located on all of MSP's parking ramps near the terminal entrance. For accessible parking, your vehicle should have disability license plates or a disability tag.
Height restrictionsTerminal 1 Daily and Hourly Parking - 7'
Short-term parking at Terminal 2 - 8'2"
Value ramps - 6'10"
Valet parking at Terminal 1 - 7' and cannot accommodate vehicles with a wheelchair lift
MSP is one of the top pet-friendly airports in the United States, so flying with your pet is a breeze.
There are pet relief zones in the following locations:
Terminal 1
Pre-Security
Through Security
Here are the various locations where you can find TSA Checkpoints:
At Terminal 1
At Terminal 2
Global Entry at MSP Airport is located at both terminals. At Terminal 1, you can find the Global Entry interview area near baggage carousel #11 on the baggage claim level.
CLEAR kiosks are present at the North and South checkpoints in Terminal 1.
Minneapolis Airport has on-airport rental car counters in Terminals 1 and 2. They are located on the ground level of the Silver Parking Ramp at Terminal 1 and in the Ground Transportation Center on the ground level of the Purple Ramp across from the Terminal 2 building.
The Blue Line of the LRT connects downtown Minneapolis to the Mall of America, halting at both MSP Terminals 1 and 2. Passengers can transfer from the Blue Line to the Green Line to Saint Paul or the Red Line to Apple Valley.
Trains leave at 10-minute intervals during peak hours and every 10-15 minutes during off-peak hours, with the trip to downtown Minneapolis taking approximately 25 minutes.
Metro Transit offers Route 54, the city bus service at Terminal 1, and no Metro Transit bus pick-up at Terminal 2.
Pick up and drop off location:In the Transit Center on Level 1 of the Silver Ramp at Terminal 1.
Remember that city buses only arrive and depart from Terminal 1, so travelers must use the free LRT from Terminal 2 to get to Terminal 2 to 1.
Pick up and drop off location:In the Transit Center on Level 1 of the Silver Ramp at Terminal 1.
This service is available via Route 495 every two hours, seven days a week.
Pick up and drop off location:In the Transit Center on Level 1 of the Silver Ramp at Terminal 1.
This service is available from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Pick up location: Transit Center on Level 1 of the Silver Ramp at Terminal 1 and Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of the Purple Ramp at Terminal 2.
Pick up and drop off location:Pick up and drop off location: At the Silver Ramp at Terminal 1 and Ground Transportation Center directly across the street from departures at Terminal 2.
Buses, vans, and limos can be reserved or arranged upon arrival at MSP (book ahead for out-of-town services). Ticket counters are available at the ground transportation center.
If you are dropped off near the terminal, you can move downstairs and follow the signs pointing toward Terminal 1. If you're going to downtown Minneapolis, expect to pay between $39 and $49, and for a trip to downtown Saint Paul, you need to pay between $31 and $38.
For any ride between MSP and the Mall of America & between any locations inside the MSP Airport, you must pay a zone fare of $23.50.
Drivers for Uber and Lyft are permitted to operate from MSP and use the usual car drop-off area for departing passengers.
Once you are dropped off at Terminal 1, you can move downstairs and follow the signs pointing towards the terminal.
MSP is not located in a single city but in Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory. It is surrounded by the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as the suburban cities of Bloomington, Eagan, Mendota Heights, and Richfield.
Yes, you can. Minneapolis Airport is, in fact, one of the more sleeper-friendly airports in the country.
Yes, the METRO Blue Line trains stop at Minneapolis Airport Terminals 1 and 2 and link passengers to several locations, including downtown Minneapolis to the north and the Mall of America to the south.
Minneapolis Airport has two terminals - Lindbergh Terminal 1 and Humphrey Terminal 2.
Minneapolis Airport has plenty of restaurants in both terminals.