Passenger terminalConfirm your airline and entrance before leaving
2200 69th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265FAA rank #169 · Small hub
MLIMoline
Quad Cities International
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The short answer
MLI is a low-friction airport. Keep two hours, with winter roads more likely than terminal size to affect the trip.
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2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, weekends, holidays, and concentrated airline departure banks
Complete airport guide
Everything useful.
Nothing buried.
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Security
What you’re walking into
MLI is a compact airport, but airline check-in cutoffs and concentrated departure banks still matter. Check current conditions before leaving.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Official airport parkingCheck current ratesOpen the official airport site for live rates, availability, and lot conditions
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride apps use designated ground-transportation pickup areas; follow the in-app pin and airport signs.
Rental-car service is available at or near the passenger terminal; confirm whether your provider requires a shuttle.
MLI uses a single passenger-terminal complex; follow current airport signs for your airline and gate.
MLI cell-phone waiting areaUse for attended waiting until your passenger is ready2200 69th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
Use the airport's signed cell-phone waiting area when available; remain with the vehicle and never idle at the active terminal curb.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car
MLI has no hotel inside or directly connected to the passenger terminal. Confirm shuttle hours before booking.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingHampton Inn & Suites Moline-Quad City International Airport
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Moline Airport
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Holiday Inn Express Moline - Quad Cities
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Hotel details use current source links. Confirm shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging availability can change; check the airport parking page before relying on an on-site charger.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside the passenger terminal.
OvernightThe terminal is not designed as overnight lodging; operating access follows the flight schedule.
Sources & freshness
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For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
MLI official airport site↗MLI official parking↗MLI arrivals and departures↗FAA airport delay status↗