Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota — Airports
Minneapolis-St Paul International
- Airport Code
- MSP
- Full Airport Name
- Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport
- Location
- The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Minneapolis and 12 miles (19km) south of St Paul.
- Time Zone
- GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +1 612 726 5800.
- Terminal Transfer
- The airport's two terminals are linked by covered walkways and a free light rail that takes three minutes.
- Ground Transport
- A Ground Transportation information booth provides passengers with information and directions. City buses leave from the Lindbergh Terminal to both Minneapolis and St Paul. A light rail operates between the airport, downtown Minneapolis and Mall of America. SuperShuttle provides a shared van door-to-door service to the local cities and towns. Taxis are also available.
- Car Rental
- Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National and counters can be found in the Hub Building, which can be reached by the free underground tram from the Lindbergh Terminal. Shuttle buses to the off-site rental companies are accessible from the Transit Center in the Hub Building.
- Airport Taxis
- Taxis are easily hailed from outside the arrivals terminals at the taxi booth. The journey from the airport to Minneapolis takes approximately 30 minutes, costing between $35 - $45, and to St Paul around 20 minutes costing $28 - $34. Travelers can also call 612 726 5877 to book a taxi. To reach the taxi booth from the Lindbergh Terminal, cross through the Tunnel Level toward the parking ramp and go up one level.
- Airport Facilities
- Northstar Crossing in the Lindbergh Terminal is a collection of numerous shops, restaurants and food courts. Other facilities include ATMs and bureau de change, duty-free, postal services and a children's play area. Business centers situated throughout the airport offer Internet, fax and photocopying services. Wireless Internet access is also provided. The nearby Hilton hotel offers its rooms and gym facilities at day rates. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
- Car Parking
- Both long and short-term parking is available.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.mspairport.com
