Twin Cities' primary international gateway serving the upper Midwest.
Opened
1920
Location
Minneapolis, United States
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, also known as Wold–Chamberlain Field, is the primary commercial airport serving the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area in Minnesota. It is one of the busiest airports in the United States and serves as a major hub for Delta Air Lines.
The airport is operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission and covers approximately 3,400 acres between the cities of Minneapolis and Bloomington. It handles tens of millions of passengers annually and offers both domestic and international service to destinations across North America, Europe, and beyond.
The airport is named in part after World War I aviators Cyrus Wold and Charles Chamberlain, both of whom were killed in action. It has undergone significant modernization over the decades, including major terminal redevelopment projects in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Terminals
The airport has two terminals — Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey) — connected by a light rail line and serving different carriers.
Getting to & from
The METRO Blue Line light rail connects the airport to downtown Minneapolis and the Mall of America, with bus and taxi services also available.
Airlines here
Delta Air Lines uses MSP as a major hub, while Sun Country Airlines is also based here; other carriers including United, American, and Southwest provide additional service.
Notable facts
- ›Delta Air Lines operates MSP as one of its primary hubs, making it among the busiest Delta hubs in the system.
- ›The airport is located between Minneapolis and Bloomington, near the Mall of America.
- ›Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) is the larger of the two terminals, handling most major carriers.
- ›The METRO Blue Line light rail provides direct service between the airport and downtown Minneapolis.
- ›The airport's name honors World War I pilots Cyrus Wold and Charles Chamberlain.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
