Terminal 1Most major domestic and international airlines
4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111FAA rank #17 · Large hub
MSPMinneapolis–St. Paul
Minneapolis–St. Paul International
Verified September 1, 2026
The short answer
MSP's only real trap is the wrong terminal. Verify Terminal 1 or 2 before parking; use free light rail if you miss, and compare both Terminal 1 checkpoints.
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When should I be at MSP?
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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 weekday mornings, Friday afternoons, Sunday evenings, and winter-holiday periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
MSP posts checkpoint waits online and on terminal displays. At Terminal 1, either checkpoint reaches all gates; the North checkpoint is often shorter.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Quick Ride Ramp$19/day24/7 shuttle
Terminal 2 Value$23/dayCovered; free light rail to Terminal 1
Terminal 1 Daily$30/dayCovered
Valet$55/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Both terminals use designated Ground Transportation Center pickup zones. Follow terminal signs and the app's assigned zone.
On-airport rental counters and vehicles are located at both terminals; verify your company's terminal before arrival.
Free light rail connects Terminals 1 and 2 outside security. A terminal change normally requires another TSA screening.
East cell-phone lotBetween Terminals 1 and 24921 Post Road, Minneapolis, MN 55450
West cell-phone lotBetween Terminals 1 and 24211 Post Road, Minneapolis, MN 55450
Two free attended cell-phone waiting lots sit on the south side of Post Road between Terminals 1 and 2.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected ramps, including Level 7 of the Terminal 2 Orange Ramp.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside terminals; use designated outdoor areas.
OvernightMSP remains operational overnight, but checkpoint access and services are limited.
Sources & freshness
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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
MSP parking↗MSP Value Parking↗MSP Quick Ride Ramp↗MSP ground transportation↗MSP terminal information↗MSP cell-phone waiting lots↗