The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has earned a reputation as one of the safest, most convenient and efficiently run airports in the world. Each year, more than 34 million travelers use the airport, located just 8 miles from downtown Saint Paul. It is anticipated that by the year 2010 more than 40 million travelers will use MSP annually. An aggressive plan is in place for improving facilities to accommodate this growth. MSP airport has won the award for best large airport in North America for the third consecutive year.
As a hub, the Twin Cities benefits from nonstop service to nearly 130 domestic destinations, nine Canadian cities, four European cities, two Asian cities and 10 destination in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. MSP offers more nonstop service than many other U.S. cities with larger populations.
Travelers have their choice of major domestic airlines including America West, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Trans World Airlines, United, Southwest and US Airways.
With 12 domestic airlines, three international and four regional airlines, travelers can connect to every major city in six continents. Arriving and departing flights of seven charter airlines also keep the Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminals buzzing. Cargo service at MSP is on the rise with 19 airlines moving shipments through the airport daily.
Airport Shuttle service is available in the Transportation Center at MSP in the Lindbergh Terminal building. Follow the signs located in the baggage claim area.
SuperShuttle
1-800-258-3826
www.supershuttle.com
Cab and Taxi service is available from MSP. From the Lindbergh Terminal building, follow signs to the Tunnel level and go up one level. Downtown Saint Paul is 12 miles, and fares average $14. Cab and taxi service for people with disabilities is available on the Baggage Claim Level.
Car rental companies have phone banks on the Baggage Claim Level opposite carousels 2, 5 and 10. Rental car counters are located in the new parking and rental car facility called the Hub Building or on the lower level of the Blue and Red parking ramps. The Hub Tram takes passengers to and from the Hub Building to the Lindbergh Terminal. The free tram is located on the Tunnel Level. Information is courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
MSP FACTS
-The Wall Street Journal awarded MSP with a four-star rating, one of only 5 in the United States.
-The International Air Transport Association named MSP the Best Large Airport in North America for overall customer satisfaction, sixth in the world.