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Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

IATA MSPICAO KMSPLocal MSP🇺🇸 Minneapolis
Coordinates
44.8801°N, 93.2217°W
Elevation
841 ft (256 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-MN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:04
Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
20:59
Civil dusk
21:35

About 15h 19m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – also less commonly known as Wold–Chamberlain Field – is a joint civil-military public international airport serving the Twin Cities in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is located in Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory and sections of the airport border the city limits of Minneapolis and Richfield; however, the airport property is not part of any city or school district. Although situated within the unorganized territory, the airport is centrally located within 10 miles of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul. In addition to primarily hosting commercial flights from major American and some international airlines, the airport is also home to several United States Air Force and Minnesota Air National Guard operations. The airport is also used by a variety of air cargo operators. MSP, along with Detroit Metropolitan Airport, regularly contends for the busiest airport in the Upper Midwest.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 22▸ displaced11,006 ft / 3,355 m150 ftConLightedOpen
12R / 30L10,000 ft / 3,048 m200 ftPemLightedOpen
12L / 30R8,200 ft / 2,499 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
17 / 358,000 ft / 2,438 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (12)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.720 MHz
ATISATIS120.800 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL133.200 MHz
DEPDEP132.975 MHz
GNDGND121.800 MHz
MISC934 AW BASE OPS28.267 MHz
OPS133 AW COMD POST31.120 MHz
POST934 AW COMD POST25.210 MHz
PTDPTD28.267 MHz
RDOPRINCETON RDO122.300 MHz
TWRTWR123.675 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingSecurityDiningShoppingAccessibility

Parking availability and security wait times are provided.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (129)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (28)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (21)

Arrivals (STARs) (15)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Runway hot spots (1)

Land-and-hold-short (LAHSO) (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MINNEAPOLIS CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
MINNEAPOLIS CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled2300 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
MINNEAPOLIS CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
MINNEAPOLIS CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
IDS Tower791 ft1,037 ft
Capella Tower778 ft1,037 ft
Wells Fargo Center774 ft1,017 ft
33 S Sixth669 ft1,030 ft
Campbell Mithun Tower581 ft883 ft
US Bank Plaza561 ft1,053 ft
Ameriprise Financial Center499 ft843 ft
Target Plaza South492 ft915 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field?

The ICAO code for Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is KMSP, and its IATA code is MSP.

Where is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field located?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is large airport located in Minneapolis, United States, at an elevation of 841 ft (256 m).

How many runways does Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field have?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field has 4 runways, the longest being 11,006 ft / 3,355 m.

Which airlines fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field?

Airlines historically serving Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field include AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, among 18 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field?

Historical data lists 129 nonstop destinations from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field in?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field?

The nearest airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP), about 7.6 nm to the ene, followed by South St Paul Municipal Airport/Richard E Fleming Field and Wipline Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.