Airport Name
Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport
Airport Location
The airport is located 10 miles south of Minneapolis and 12 miles south of St Paul.
Terminals
2
IATA Code
MSP
Telephone
(612) 726-5555
Airport Overview
Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) is the biggest and busiest airport in the Midwest, serving the greater Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul. So close together that there is no visible distinction, the cities make up a sprawling metro area of more than 3.5 million people.
Most airlines fly in and out of Terminal 1, also known as the Lindbergh Terminal (named after Minnesota native Charles Lindbergh). Terminal 2, the Humphrey Terminal, is named for popular local politician Hubert H. Humphrey, whose name also adorns the nearby football stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.
Flights to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport come from all over the world, but its most popular routes are to domestic cities such as Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, Seattle, Las Vegas and Milwaukee.
The airport is clean and attractive, with helpful staff and sparkling facilities that make flying through the airport a pleasure. Its convenient location near two downtown areas and many attractions makes it a great place to start a vacation in Minnesota.
Terminal Transfer
The light rail transit offers free service between terminals. There is also a free shuttle service for passengers with special needs such as the physically challenged, those with young children or with very heavy luggage.
Getting into Town
Train: Light rail transit (LRT) stations are located at each terminal. In the Lindbergh Terminal it is between the blue and red parking ramps below the Transit Center. The station at the Humphrey Terminal is on the north side of the orange ramp. The LTR runs every 10 minutes during peak hours (one to two times per hour between 10:30pm and 5am) and connects to 17 destinations, including downtown Minneapolis and the Mall of America.
Bus: There is a Metro Transit stop outside the Lindbergh Terminal, on level one of the blue and red parking ramps. No. 55 goes to downtown Minneapolis, while the No. 54 goes to downtown St. Paul. Bus fare rates are higher during rush hour (6am-9am and 3pm-6:30pm).
Taxi: Taxis are available from each terminal. Fares to downtown Minneapolis are roughly $37-47, while downtown St Paul costs about $29-36.
Car Parking
Airport parking for the Lindbergh Terminal is available in the green, blue, red and gold ramps. The green and gold ramps are connected to the terminal by skyways, while there are free trams from the blue and red ramps. Airport parking for the Humphrey Terminal is available in the orange and purple ramps, connected to the terminal by skyways. Valet parking is also available at the Lindbergh Terminal.
General short-term and value parking are available.
Information Desks
The passenger assistance desk is on level T of the Lindbergh Terminal, however passengers can get assistance via the black airport assistance phones located throughout the terminals.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: The airport offers banks, ATMs, currency exchange, post drop boxes, and public telephones.
Luggage: Baggage services at MSP include a lost and found, storage lockers, and luggage delivery services.
Conference and business: There are charging stations and Internet kiosks located throughout the terminals. The MSP Airport Conference Center offers meeting rooms, workstations, catering, copy and fax services, and laptop rentals. There are also self-service business centers in both terminals with phones, data ports, FedEx services and ATMs.
Other facilities: A quiet seating area, walking path, family center, nursing room, pet boarding and animal-relief areas, video arcade, lottery office, massage chairs, shoeshine, beauty salon, and many shops and restaurants.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is available in the airport for a fee through Boingo. There are also Internet kiosks in Concourses C through G.
Shopping: There are plenty of shopping opportunities at the airport, including clothing and accessories, gift shops, book stores and travel needs shops, and other items. There are no duty-free shops, however. If there’s anything you can’t find, the Mall of America is a quick train ride away.
Food and drink: The food selection at MSP is great, with a number of takeaway spots, sit-down restaurants, bars, and coffee shops to choose from. Grab a quick bite at Subway, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen or Einstein Brothers Bagels, or relax and enjoy a meal at TGI Fridays, Houlihans, Northern Lights Grill or the Rock Bottom Brewery. Treat yourself to some ice cream for dessert at Dairy Queen or Ben & Jerry’s, or grab a root beer float at A&W. You can also download a free coupon book from the airport website.
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