L'aéroport international Minneapolis–Saint Paul est le principal aéroport desservant la région métropolitaine des Villes Jumelles du Minnesota. Situé à Fort Snelling, entre Minneapolis et Saint Paul, à environ 16 kilomètres du centre de chaque ville, MSP accueille plus de 39 millions de passagers par an. L'aéroport est un hub majeur pour Delta Air Lines et une base pour Sun Country Airlines. MSP dispose de deux terminaux : le Terminal 1 (Lindbergh), nommé d'après l'aviateur du Minnesota Charles Lindbergh, et le Terminal 2 (Humphrey), desservant les compagnies à bas prix. Le METRO Blue Line (train léger) offre une connexion directe de transport en commun entre le Terminal 1, le centre de Minneapolis et le Mall of America. L'aéroport exploite quatre pistes et bénéficie de sa position dans le Haut-Midwest comme hub de correspondance naturel. MSP est constamment bien classé pour sa ponctualité et la satisfaction des passagers. La présence de grandes entreprises du Minnesota, dont Target, UnitedHealth Group, 3M et General Mills, génère un trafic d'affaires important. L'aéroport gère le service en hiver de manière efficace malgré les conditions météorologiques souvent difficiles du Minnesota.

Aviation Terms

Éclairage d'aérodrome (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Catégorie d'aéroport (Airport Category) Élévation de l'aéroport (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Caserne de pompiers de l'aéroport (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Salon d'aéroport (Airport Lounge) Point de référence de l'aéroport (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Tablier (Apron) Contrôle automatisé des passeports (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul Airport to downtown Minneapolis?

The Metro Blue Line light rail runs from both Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey) to downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes. A single ride costs $2.00-$2.50 depending on the time of day. Trains run every 10 minutes during peak hours. The ride to the Mall of America on the same line takes about 12 minutes.

How many terminals does MSP Airport have?

MSP has two terminals. Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) is the main terminal, home to Delta Air Lines and most major carriers, with seven concourses. Terminal 2 (Humphrey) is smaller and serves budget carriers like Sun Country Airlines and Frontier Airlines. A free tram connects the two terminals in about 5 minutes.

Which airlines have a hub at MSP Airport?

Delta Air Lines operates its second-largest hub at MSP from Terminal 1, with over 500 daily departures to more than 160 destinations. Sun Country Airlines, a Minnesota-based carrier, also uses MSP as its home base from Terminal 2. Delta is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance.

Is MSP Airport connected to the Mall of America?

Yes, the Metro Blue Line light rail provides a direct connection from both MSP terminals to the Mall of America station. The ride from Terminal 1 takes about 12 minutes and costs $2.00-$2.50. The Mall of America is the largest shopping mall in the United States and is a popular layover destination.

Does MSP Airport have good lounge options?

MSP offers several lounge options in Terminal 1, including the Delta Sky Club on multiple concourses, the PGA MSP Lounge, and the Escape Lounge. The Delta Sky Club locations at MSP are among the airline's largest in the network. Third-party lounge access is available through Priority Pass and various credit card programs.