MSP Airport Terminal 1

Terminal 1, officially known as the Lindbergh Terminal, is the larger and busier of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport’s two terminals, and serves as a major hub for Delta Air Lines. Terminal 1 offers extensive dining, shopping, passenger services, and convenient ground transportation.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul Airport Terminal 1 is located at 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111 and serves as the airport’s primary passenger terminal. It is named after aviator Charles Lindbergh. The terminal handles the majority of MSP’s passenger traffic and accommodates both domestic and international flights. It is considerably larger than Terminal 2 and features 117 gates across seven concourses connected by a central terminal building.

If you’re unsure which terminal your airline uses, always verify your departure terminal before leaving for the airport. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected by the airport’s free Light Rail Transit (LRT).

Minneapolis Airport Lindbergh Terminal is organized into seven lettered concourses, A through G, arranged around the terminal’s main building, which is home to the airport’s central mall.

• Concourses A and B sit at the southeast end of the terminal and contain a total of 29 gates (13 and 16 gates, respectively).
• Concourse C stretches from the north end to the south end of the Terminal 1 area and houses 27 gates.
• Concourses D, E, and F are positioned along the north end of the terminal, with a combined 38 gates (6, 16, and 16 gates, respectively).
• Concourse G extends along the opposite side of the terminal to Concourses A, B, and C. Concourse G features 23 gates.

Delta Air Lines is by far the dominant carrier at Terminal 1. Some of the major airlines operating from Terminal 1 include:

• Aer Lingus
• Air Canada
• Air France
• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• Denver Air Connection
• Discover Airlines
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
• United Airlines
• WestJet

Checking in and getting through security at Terminal 1

Check-in and bag check services for Terminal 1 are located in the Ticketing Lobby on Level 2, except for Delta, which offers dedicated curbside check-in services in front of the terminal, near Door 4.

Two security checkpoints, North and South, are located on the Ticketing Level and serve all Terminal 1 concourses. A separate checkpoint on Concourse G (Checkpoint #7) is reserved specifically for international connecting passengers. As per the most recent data, the Skyway Security Checkpoint remains temporarily closed.

Once you’re checked in, head to security. MSP recommends arriving two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.

• Both TSA PreCheck and CLEAR are available at Terminal 1, with CLEAR kiosks located at both the North and South checkpoints. Travelers enrolled in TSA PreCheck can use dedicated screening lanes when available, while eligible passengers may also use CLEAR for faster identity verification.
• Passengers can also use the free MSP RESERVE program, which allows them to reserve a time slot at the TSA Security Checkpoint. Global Entry is also available at Terminal 1.

Airport lounges at MSP Airport Terminal 1

Passengers looking for a quieter travel experience can access several lounges throughout Terminal 1. In fact, Terminal 1 has more airport lounge options than Terminal 2.

Available lounges include airline-operated lounges for eligible passengers, as well as independent lounges that offer day passes or participate in selected lounge membership programs.

Access rules, hours, and locations for airline-specific lounges can change, so it's worth double-checking before you plan a visit.

Ground transportation from Terminal 1

Minneapolis St. Paul Airport Terminal 1 offers several transportation options for travelers arriving at or departing from MSP Airport.

• The terminal’s Ground Transportation Center handles limousines, rideshare (Uber, Lyft, and other transportation network companies), and scheduled shuttle vans. The Ground Transportation Center is located on Level 1 of the Green/Gold Parking Ramps.
• Taxis are available on the Tram Level (Level T).
• On-airport rental car counters are on the ground level of the Silver Parking Ramp.
• The METRO Blue Line serves both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with the Terminal 1 station located below the Red, Blue, and Silver Parking Ramps. The Light Rail Transit (LRT) runs roughly every 15–20 minutes and connects both terminals for free.
• Metro Transit Route 54 buses pick up and drop off passengers at the Transit Center on Level 1 of the Silver Ramp.

Dining and shopping at Terminal 1

Terminal 1 is home to more than 100 shops, restaurants, and services, mixing national brands with local Minnesota favorites. The MSP Mall, the terminal’s main shopping and dining corridor, sits between Concourses E and F, just outside the north security checkpoint. Retail options include bookstores, gift shops, travel accessories, electronics, apparel, and specialty stores.

Some of the most popular dining and shopping options include:

Restaurant and beverage

Shopping and retail

If you’re driving to Terminal 1 from Minneapolis, take I-35W south to I-494 east, then continue east on I-494 to the Highway 5 exit. Terminal 1 sits directly off Highway 5, with the exit located just beyond the Post Road exit. From St. Paul, take I-35E south to the W. 7th Street/MN-5 exit.

From the southeast, take I-35E north to I-494 west, then follow the Highway 5/Terminal 1 exit.

Several onsite parking facilities are available near Terminal 1, including Hourly Parking, Daily Parking, and the Quick Ride Ramp. Each option offers different levels of convenience depending on your budget and how long you’ll be away.

Travelers planning to drive to Terminal 1 can choose between onsite parking ramps or nearby offsite parking facilities that serve the terminal.

If you’re traveling during holidays or other busy periods, reserving parking ahead of time can help secure a space before you arrive.