Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport MSP is a civilian/military airport situated between the cities of Minneapolis, Minnesota and St. Paul, Minnesota. MSP Airport is the biggest and busiest airport in the upper Midwest and moves an average of 33 million passengers annually. MSP started in 1921 after local groups bought the Speedway racetrack out of bankruptcy naming it Speedway Field. The name soon changed to Wold-Chamberlain Field in honor of World War I pilot’s Cyrus Foss Chamberlain and Ernest Groves Wold. In 1948 the airport was renamed Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Located just north of I-494 and east of Highway 77, MSP Airport has a variety of parking options including economy, short-term, long-term, garage and valet. Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport consists of two terminals (Lindbergh 1, Humphrey 2) with 126 gates. Lindbergh Terminal 1 is comprised of seven concourses (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) and Humphrey Terminal 2 has just one concourse (H). Connecting between terminals involves getting on the METRO Blue Line, which is free of charge between the terminals. There are 14 airlines that fly in and out of MSP serving several international and domestic locations.
At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport there is an array of quick service and full service dining options, ranging from Burger King to Rock Bottom Brewery & Restaurant. Whether it is books and magazines on your list or clothing and accessories MSP has you covered with options ranging from News Express to Tumi. In terms of services there are currency exchanges, ATMs, salons, shoeshine and even an arcade.
Getting to and from MSP International Airport has never been easier with public transit covering buses and light rail. If looking for additional modes of transport there are taxis, limousines, vans, car rentals and shuttles available. If staying over at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport there is 42 nearby hotel and motel options including the Hilton Hotel-Airport, Comfort Inn-Airport and the Marriott Airport.
