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Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2024-05-27T02:10:15Z

Maxbaby01: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

{{infobox|fullname=Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport|
location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
iata=MSP|
icao=KMSP|
aptype=Commercial/Mixed-Use|
website=http://www.mspairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
}}

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

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===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Aer Lingus
|A330-900, A321XLR
|1-C
|-
|Air Canada Express
|CRJ-900, E175 (Jazz Aviation)
|1-E
|-
|Air France
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|Allegiant Airlines
|A320
|2-H
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Condor Flugdienst
|A330-900
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A220-100, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A330-900, A350-900XWB, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170, E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Denver Air Connection
| Dornier 328 Jet, ERJ 145
|
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|737 MAX 8, 757-300
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320, E190
|2-H
|-
|KLM
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-800
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A319, A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|WestJet
|737-700, 737-800
|1-G
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Sun Country Airlines)
|737-8F
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by iAero Airways)
|737-4F
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 747-400F, 747-8F, 757-200, 767-300, MD-11F
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400 (operated by Kalitta Air), 747-400 (operated by Polar Air Cargo), MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

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===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2023-09-10T13:06:38Z

Maxbaby01: /* Other Spotting Locations */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

{{infobox|fullname=Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport|
location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
iata=MSP|
icao=KMSP|
aptype=Commercial/Mixed-Use|
website=http://www.mspairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
}}

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Aer Lingus
|A330-300, A321XLR
|1-C
|-
|Air Canada Express
|CRJ-900, E175 (Jazz Aviation)
|1-E
|-
|Air France
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|Allegiant Airlines
|A320
|2-H
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Condor Flugdienst
|A330-900
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A220-100, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A330-900, A350-900XWB, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170, E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Denver Air Connection
| Dornier 328 Jet, ERJ 145
|
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|737 MAX 8, 757-300
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320, E190
|2-H
|-
|KLM
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-800 MAX
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-800
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A319, A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|WestJet
|737-700, 737-800
|1-G
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Sun Country Airlines)
|737-8F
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by iAero Airways)
|737-4F
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 747-400F, 747-8F, 757-200, 767-300, MD-11F
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400 (operated by Kalitta Air), 747-400 (operated by Polar Air Cargo), MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2023-09-10T13:05:39Z

Maxbaby01: /* Cargo Airlines & Plane Type */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

{{infobox|fullname=Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport|
location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
iata=MSP|
icao=KMSP|
aptype=Commercial/Mixed-Use|
website=http://www.mspairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
}}

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

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===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Aer Lingus
|A330-300, A321XLR
|1-C
|-
|Air Canada Express
|CRJ-900, E175 (Jazz Aviation)
|1-E
|-
|Air France
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|Allegiant Airlines
|A320
|2-H
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Condor Flugdienst
|A330-900
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A220-100, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A330-900, A350-900XWB, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170, E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Denver Air Connection
| Dornier 328 Jet, ERJ 145
|
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|737 MAX 8, 757-300
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320, E190
|2-H
|-
|KLM
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-800 MAX
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-800
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A319, A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|WestJet
|737-700, 737-800
|1-G
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Sun Country Airlines)
|737-8F
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by iAero Airways)
|737-4F
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 747-400F, 747-8F, 757-200, 767-300, MD-11F
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400 (operated by Kalitta Air), 747-400 (operated by Polar Air Cargo), MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2023-09-10T13:01:33Z

Maxbaby01: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

{{infobox|fullname=Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport|
location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
iata=MSP|
icao=KMSP|
aptype=Commercial/Mixed-Use|
website=http://www.mspairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
}}

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Aer Lingus
|A330-300, A321XLR
|1-C
|-
|Air Canada Express
|CRJ-900, E175 (Jazz Aviation)
|1-E
|-
|Air France
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|Allegiant Airlines
|A320
|2-H
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Condor Flugdienst
|A330-900
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A220-100, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A330-900, A350-900XWB, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170, E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Denver Air Connection
| Dornier 328 Jet, ERJ 145
|
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|737 MAX 8, 757-300
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320, E190
|2-H
|-
|KLM
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-800 MAX
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-800
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A319, A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|WestJet
|737-700, 737-800
|1-G
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Sun Country Airlines)
|737-8F
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by iAero Airways)
|737-4F
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 747-400F/747-8F, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2023-09-10T12:57:41Z

Maxbaby01: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

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location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
iata=MSP|
icao=KMSP|
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mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
}}

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Aer Lingus
|A330-300, A321XLR
|1-G
|-
|Air Canada Express
|CRJ-900, E175 (Jazz Aviation)
|1-E
|-
|Air France
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|Allegiant Airlines
|A320
|2-H
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Condor Flugdienst
|A330-900
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A220-100, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A330-900, A350-900XWB, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170, E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Denver Air Connection
| Dornier 328 Jet, ERJ 145
|
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|737 MAX 8, 757-300
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320, E190
|2-H
|-
|KLM
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-800 MAX
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|United Airlines
|A319, A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Sun Country Airlines)
|737-8F
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by iAero Airways)
|737-4F
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 747-400F/747-8F, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2022-08-07T02:29:55Z

Maxbaby01: /* Military Plane Types */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

{{infobox|fullname=Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport|
location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
iata=MSP|
icao=KMSP|
aptype=Commercial/Mixed-Use|
website=http://www.mspairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
}}

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express
|CRJ-900, E175 (Jazz Aviation)
|1-E
|-
|Air France
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|Allegiant Airlines
|A320
|2-H
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Condor Flugdienst
|767-300ER
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A220-100, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, A330-900, A350-900XWB, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170, E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Denver Air Connection
| Dornier 328 Jet, ERJ 145
|
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320, E190
|2-H
|-
|KLM
|A330-200, A300-300, 777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Sun Country Airlines)
|737-8F
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by iAero Airways)
|737-4F
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 747-400F/747-8F, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2022-08-07T02:29:33Z

Maxbaby01: /* Cargo Airlines & Plane Type */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

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location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
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icao=KMSP|
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mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
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atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
}}

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express
|CRJ-900, E175 (Jazz Aviation)
|1-E
|-
|Air France
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|Allegiant Airlines
|A320
|2-H
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Condor Flugdienst
|767-300ER
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A220-100, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, A330-900, A350-900XWB, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170, E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Denver Air Connection
| Dornier 328 Jet, ERJ 145
|
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320, E190
|2-H
|-
|KLM
|A330-200, A300-300, 777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Sun Country Airlines)
|737-8F
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by iAero Airways)
|737-4F
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 747-400F/747-8F, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2022-08-07T02:28:15Z

Maxbaby01: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

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location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
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mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
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atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
}}

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

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===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express
|CRJ-900, E175 (Jazz Aviation)
|1-E
|-
|Air France
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|Allegiant Airlines
|A320
|2-H
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Condor Flugdienst
|767-300ER
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A220-100, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, A330-900, A350-900XWB, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170, E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Denver Air Connection
| Dornier 328 Jet, ERJ 145
|
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320, E190
|2-H
|-
|KLM
|A330-200, A300-300, 777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Sun Country Airlines)
|737-8F
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by iAero Airways)
|737-4F
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, '''747-400F/747-8F''', 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2022-08-07T02:18:31Z

Maxbaby01: /* Service Announcements */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

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icao=KMSP|
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mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
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atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
}}

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional Airlines, '''service temporarily suspended''')
|E175
|1-E
|-
|Air France
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|Allegiant Airlines '''(starts on October 1st, 2021)'''
|A320
|2-H
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst (late May - late October) '''(seasonal service resumes in the Summer of 2022)'''
|767-300ER
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A220-100, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, A330-900, A350-900XWB, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170, E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320, E190
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(service suspended until further notice)'''
|A330-300/200 (summer), 777-200ER/787-9 (winter)
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Sun Country Airlines)
|737-8F
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by iAero Airways)
|737-4F
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, '''747-400F/747-8F''', 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2019-05-22T01:25:13Z

Maxbaby01: /* Cargo Airlines & Plane Type */

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atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
}}

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===
*Aer Lingus announced daily, year-round service to Dublin with 757-200s, beginning on July 1st, 2019.

*Delta Air Lines A220 service will start on June 8th, 2019 to Dallas/Ft. Worth, with three flights per day.

*Air France will begin flying 787-9 Dreamliners to Minneapolis on April 30th, 2019.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Aer Lingus '''(begins July 1, 2019)'''
|757-200
|1-C
|-
|Air Canada Express (Sky Regional Airlines)
|E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(late April - late September)'''
|777-200, 777-300, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|PC-12
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(late May - late October; resumes on May 30th, 2019)'''
|767-300ER
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A220 '''(begins June 8, 2019)''', A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, 777-200ER, MD-88, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170 (Compass Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 757-300, 767-300
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320, E190
|2-H
|-
|KLM
|A330-200, A330-300, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by Kalitta Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 747-400F, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2019-05-22T01:22:12Z

Maxbaby01: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

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mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
}}

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===
*Aer Lingus announced daily, year-round service to Dublin with 757-200s, beginning on July 1st, 2019.

*Delta Air Lines A220 service will start on June 8th, 2019 to Dallas/Ft. Worth, with three flights per day.

*Air France will begin flying 787-9 Dreamliners to Minneapolis on April 30th, 2019.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Aer Lingus '''(begins July 1, 2019)'''
|757-200
|1-C
|-
|Air Canada Express (Sky Regional Airlines)
|E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(late April - late September)'''
|777-200, 777-300, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|PC-12
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(late May - late October; resumes on May 30th, 2019)'''
|767-300ER
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A220 '''(begins June 8, 2019)''', A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, 777-200ER, MD-88, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170 (Compass Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 757-300, 767-300
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320, E190
|2-H
|-
|KLM
|A330-200, A330-300, 787-9
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by Kalitta Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, '''747-400F (rare)''', 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2018-10-01T00:52:43Z

Maxbaby01: /* Hotel (on-site) */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

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location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
iata=MSP|
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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, currently switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===
*Aer Lingus announced daily, year-round service to Dublin with 757-200s, beginning on July, 8th 2019.

*Delta Air Lines announced daily, year-round 777-200ER service to Seoul-Incheon, beginning on April 1st, 2019.

*KLM service will increase it's 3x weekly service (to and from Schiphol Airport) to the following (with A330-200/300 aircraft):
**x5 weekly; 21MAY18 – 01JUL18; Sun-Thu;
**x4 weekly; 02JUL18 – 24OCT18; Sun, Tues-Thu;

*Icelandair will replace the 757-200 on flights to Reykjavik with the 737 MAX 8, beginning October 31st, 2018.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Aer Lingus '''(begins July 8, 2019)'''
|757-200
|1-E
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional Airlines - "Maple")
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May - late September)'''
|787-9 Dreamliner
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May - late October on Sun, Tues, Fri)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 777-200ER, MD-88, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, '''737 MAX 8 (begins October 18, 2018)'''
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Sun, Tues.- Thu.; schedules and aircraft change during the summer and winter months)
|A330-200/300
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa - "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by Kalitta Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, currently switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===
*Aer Lingus announced daily, year-round service to Dublin with 757-200s, beginning on July, 8th 2019.

*Delta Air Lines announced daily, year-round 777-200ER service to Seoul-Incheon, beginning on April 1st, 2019.

*KLM service will increase it's 3x weekly service (to and from Schiphol Airport) to the following (with A330-200/300 aircraft):
**x5 weekly; 21MAY18 – 01JUL18; Sun-Thu;
**x4 weekly; 02JUL18 – 24OCT18; Sun, Tues-Thu;

*Icelandair will replace the 757-200 on flights to Reykjavik with the 737 MAX 8, beginning October 31st, 2018.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Aer Lingus '''(begins July 8, 2019)'''
|757-200
|1-E
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional Airlines - "Maple")
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May - late September)'''
|787-9 Dreamliner
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May - late October on Sun, Tues, Fri)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 777-200ER, MD-88, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, '''737 MAX 8 (begins October 18, 2018)'''
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Sun, Tues.- Thu.; schedules and aircraft change during the summer and winter months)
|A330-200/300
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa - "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by Kalitta Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open in the summer of 2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2018-10-01T00:47:12Z

Maxbaby01: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, currently switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 (during the winter months).

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===
*Aer Lingus announced daily, year-round service to Dublin with 757-200s, beginning on July, 8th 2019.

*Delta Air Lines announced daily, year-round 777-200ER service to Seoul-Incheon, beginning on April 1st, 2019.

*KLM service will increase it's 3x weekly service (to and from Schiphol Airport) to the following (with A330-200/300 aircraft):
**x5 weekly; 21MAY18 – 01JUL18; Sun-Thu;
**x4 weekly; 02JUL18 – 24OCT18; Sun, Tues-Thu;

*Icelandair will replace the 757-200 on flights to Reykjavik with the 737 MAX 8, beginning October 31st, 2018.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Aer Lingus '''(begins July 8, 2019)'''
|757-200
|1-E
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional Airlines - "Maple")
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May - late September)'''
|787-9 Dreamliner
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May - late October on Sun, Tues, Fri)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 777-200ER, MD-88, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, '''737 MAX 8 (begins October 18, 2018)'''
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue
|A320
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Sun, Tues.- Thu.; schedules and aircraft change during the summer and winter months)
|A330-200/300
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa - "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by Kalitta Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open in the summer of 2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2018-04-29T02:38:41Z

Maxbaby01: /* Hotel (on-site) */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, currently switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 (during the winter months)

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===
*KLM service will increase from 3x weekly to the following (with A330-200/300 equipment):
**x5 weekly; 21MAY18 – 01JUL18
**x4 weekly; 02JUL18 – 24OCT18

*JetBlue announced service to Boston, beginning May 3, 2018.

*Southwest Airlines announced service to Oakland, beginning July 15, 2018

*Icelandair will replace the 757-200 on flights to Reykjavik with the 737 MAX 8, beginning October 31st, 2018.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional Airlines/"Maple")
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May - mid Sept)'''
|A330-200 (begins May 1, 2018), A340-300 (TBD)
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May - late Aug on Mon, Tue, Thu, and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-88, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 757-300, 767-300 (seasonal), '''737 MAX 8 (begins October 18, 2018)'''
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue '''(begins May 3, 2018)'''
|A320
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Tues., Thurs., Sat.; schedules and aircraft change during summer and winter months)'''
|A330-200/300
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Contract Air Cargo
|CRJ-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by Kalitta Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open in the summer of 2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2018-04-29T02:37:08Z

Maxbaby01: /* Cargo Airlines & Plane Type */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, currently switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 (during the winter months)

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===
*KLM service will increase from 3x weekly to the following (with A330-200/300 equipment):
**x5 weekly; 21MAY18 – 01JUL18
**x4 weekly; 02JUL18 – 24OCT18

*JetBlue announced service to Boston, beginning May 3, 2018.

*Southwest Airlines announced service to Oakland, beginning July 15, 2018

*Icelandair will replace the 757-200 on flights to Reykjavik with the 737 MAX 8, beginning October 31st, 2018.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional Airlines/"Maple")
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May - mid Sept)'''
|A330-200 (begins May 1, 2018), A340-300 (TBD)
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May - late Aug on Mon, Tue, Thu, and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-88, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 757-300, 767-300 (seasonal), '''737 MAX 8 (begins October 18, 2018)'''
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue '''(begins May 3, 2018)'''
|A320
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Tues., Thurs., Sat.; schedules and aircraft change during summer and winter months)'''
|A330-200/300
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Contract Air Cargo
|CRJ-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by Kalitta Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2018-04-29T02:30:19Z

Maxbaby01: /* Cargo Airlines & Plane Type */

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mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
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atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, currently switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 (during the winter months)

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===
*KLM service will increase from 3x weekly to the following (with A330-200/300 equipment):
**x5 weekly; 21MAY18 – 01JUL18
**x4 weekly; 02JUL18 – 24OCT18

*JetBlue announced service to Boston, beginning May 3, 2018.

*Southwest Airlines announced service to Oakland, beginning July 15, 2018

*Icelandair will replace the 757-200 on flights to Reykjavik with the 737 MAX 8, beginning October 31st, 2018.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional Airlines/"Maple")
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May - mid Sept)'''
|A330-200 (begins May 1, 2018), A340-300 (TBD)
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May - late Aug on Mon, Tue, Thu, and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-88, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 757-300, 767-300 (seasonal), '''737 MAX 8 (begins October 18, 2018)'''
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue '''(begins May 3, 2018)'''
|A320
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Tues., Thurs., Sat.; schedules and aircraft change during summer and winter months)'''
|A330-200/300
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)
|SW4
|-
|DHL (operated by Kalitta Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2018-04-29T02:25:48Z

Maxbaby01: /* Cargo Airlines & Plane Type */

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atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, currently switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 (during the winter months)

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

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===Service Announcements===
*KLM service will increase from 3x weekly to the following (with A330-200/300 equipment):
**x5 weekly; 21MAY18 – 01JUL18
**x4 weekly; 02JUL18 – 24OCT18

*JetBlue announced service to Boston, beginning May 3, 2018.

*Southwest Airlines announced service to Oakland, beginning July 15, 2018

*Icelandair will replace the 757-200 on flights to Reykjavik with the 737 MAX 8, beginning October 31st, 2018.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional Airlines/"Maple")
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May - mid Sept)'''
|A330-200 (begins May 1, 2018), A340-300 (TBD)
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May - late Aug on Mon, Tue, Thu, and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-88, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 757-300, 767-300 (seasonal), '''737 MAX 8 (begins October 18, 2018)'''
|2-H
|-
|JetBlue '''(begins May 3, 2018)'''
|A320
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Tues., Thurs., Sat.; schedules and aircraft change during summer and winter months)'''
|A330-200/300
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Kalitta Air)
|767-300
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many international airlines/year-round heavies (with Delta as the exception), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from foreign airlines (Condor, Air France, and now KLM) are definitely some highlights during the summer months.

Heavies (including some 757s) and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===

*'''KLM will operate a 787-9 to MSP on both October 29 and 31st.'''

*Delta's seasonal Honolulu route will now run from November to August of the following year.

*Sun Country Airlines will start (seasonal?) service to both Santa Clara and Mazantas in Cuba in December of 2017.

*Alaska Airlines announced service to San Francisco and San Diego, with both routes using Embraer E175 aircraft. The former route will start on July 18th, 2017, and the latter route will start on November 18th, 2017.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air) '''(ends June 13)'''
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional/"Maple") '''(begins June 14)'''
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May - mid Sept)'''
|A340-300
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May - early Oct on Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 747-400, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-88, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (operated by Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 757-300, 767-300
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Mon, Wed, & Sat)'''
|A330-200
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many international airlines/year-round heavies (with Delta as the exception), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from foreign airlines (Condor, Air France, and now KLM) are definitely some highlights during the summer months.

Heavies (including some 757s) and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===

*'''KLM will operate a 787-9 to MSP on both October 29 and 31st.'''

*Delta's seasonal Honolulu route will now run from November to August of the following year.

*Sun Country Airlines will start (seasonal?) service to both Santa Clara and Mazantas in Cuba in December of 2017.

*Alaska Airlines announced service to San Francisco and San Diego, with both routes using Embraer E175 aircraft. The former route will start on July 18th, 2017, and the latter route will start on November 18th, 2017.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air) '''(ends June 13)'''
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional/"Maple") '''(begins June 14)'''
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May-mid Sept.)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2019, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May-early Oct., on Mon., Tue., Thu., and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 747-400 '''(very rare)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-88, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (operated by Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300 (seasonal)
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Mon, Wed, & Sat)'''
|A330-200
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2017-05-28T02:40:41Z

Maxbaby01: /* Cargo Airlines & Plane Type */

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mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
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atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many international airlines/year-round heavies (with Delta as the exception), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from foreign airlines (Condor, Air France, and now KLM) are definitely some highlights during the summer months.

Heavies (including some 757s) and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===

*'''KLM will operate a 787-9 to MSP on both October 29 and 31st.'''

*Delta's seasonal Honolulu route will now run from November to August of the following year.

*Sun Country Airlines will start (seasonal?) service to both Santa Clara and Mazantas in Cuba in December of 2017.

*Alaska Airlines announced service to San Francisco and San Diego, with both routes using Embraer E175 aircraft. The former route will start on July 18th, 2017, and the latter route will start on November 18th, 2017.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air) '''(ends June 13)'''
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional/"Maple") '''(begins June 14)'''
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May-mid Sept.)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2019, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May-early Oct., on Mon., Tue., Thu., and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 747-400 '''(very rare)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (operated by Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300 (seasonal)
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Mon, Wed, & Sat)'''
|A330-200
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2017-05-28T02:38:57Z

Maxbaby01: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many international airlines/year-round heavies (with Delta as the exception), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from foreign airlines (Condor, Air France, and now KLM) are definitely some highlights during the summer months.

Heavies (including some 757s) and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===

*'''KLM will operate a 787-9 to MSP on both October 29 and 31st.'''

*Delta's seasonal Honolulu route will now run from November to August of the following year.

*Sun Country Airlines will start (seasonal?) service to both Santa Clara and Mazantas in Cuba in December of 2017.

*Alaska Airlines announced service to San Francisco and San Diego, with both routes using Embraer E175 aircraft. The former route will start on July 18th, 2017, and the latter route will start on November 18th, 2017.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air) '''(ends June 13)'''
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional/"Maple") '''(begins June 14)'''
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May-mid Sept.)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2019, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May-early Oct., on Mon., Tue., Thu., and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 747-400 '''(very rare)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (operated by Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300 (seasonal)
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Mon, Wed, & Sat)'''
|A330-200
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2017-05-28T02:36:10Z

Maxbaby01: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals */

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mapsource=Google Maps|
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atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many international airlines/year-round heavies (with Delta as the exception), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from foreign airlines (Condor, Air France, and now KLM) are definitely some highlights during the summer months.

Heavies (including some 757s) and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===

*'''KLM will operate a 787-9 to MSP on both October 29 and 31st.'''

*Delta's seasonal Honolulu route will now run from November to August of the following year.

*Sun Country Airlines will start (seasonal?) service to both Santa Clara and Mazantas in Cuba in December of 2017.

*Alaska Airlines announced service to San Francisco and San Diego, with both routes using Embraer E175 aircraft. The former route will start on July 18th, 2017, and the latter route will start on November 18th, 2017.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air) '''(ends June 13)'''
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional/"Maple") '''(begins June 14)'''
|Embraer E175
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May-mid Sept.)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2019, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest and Horizon Air)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May-early Oct., on Mon., Tue., Thu., and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 747-400 '''(very rare)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (operated by Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300 (seasonal)
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Mon, Wed, & Sat)'''
|A330-200
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2017-05-19T16:59:01Z

Maxbaby01: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many international airlines/year-round heavies (with Delta as the exception), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from foreign airlines (Condor, Air France, and now KLM) are definitely some highlights during the summer months.

Heavies (including some 757s) and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===

*Delta's seasonal Honolulu route will run from November 2016 to August 2017.

*Sun Country Airlines will start (seasonal?) service to both Santa Clara and Mazantas in Cuba in December of 2017.

*Alaska Airlines announced service to San Francisco and San Diego, with both routes using Embraer E175 aircraft. The former route will start on July 18th, 2017, and the latter route will start on November 18th, 2017.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air)
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May-mid Sept.)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2019, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May-early Oct., on Mon., Tue., Thu., and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 747-400 '''(very rare)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (operated by Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300 (seasonal)
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(Mon, Wed & Sat)'''
|A330-200, (787-900 begins this fall)
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2017-05-19T16:56:08Z

Maxbaby01: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals */

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location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
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website=http://www.mspairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many international airlines/year-round heavies (with Delta as the exception), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from foreign airlines (Condor, Air France, and now KLM) are definitely some highlights during the summer months.

Heavies (including some 757s) and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===

*Delta's seasonal Honolulu route will run from November 2016 to August 2017.

*Sun Country Airlines will start (seasonal?) service to both Santa Clara and Mazantas in Cuba in December of 2017.

*Alaska Airlines announced service to San Francisco and San Diego, with both routes using Embraer E175 aircraft. The former route will start on July 18th, 2017, and the latter route will start on November 18th, 2017.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air)
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May-mid Sept.)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2019, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May-early Oct., on Mon., Tue., Thu., and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 747-400 '''(very rare)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (operated by Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300 (seasonal)
|2-H
|-
|KLM
|A330-200, (787-900 begins this fall)
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2017-05-15T01:45:21Z

Maxbaby01: /* Service Announcements */

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atcclearance=133.2|
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atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many international airlines/year-round heavies (with Delta as the exception), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from foreign airlines (Condor, Air France, and now KLM) are definitely some highlights during the summer months.

Heavies (including some 757s) and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===

*Delta's seasonal Honolulu route will run from November 2016 to August 2017.

*Sun Country Airlines will start (seasonal?) service to both Santa Clara and Mazantas in Cuba in December of 2017.

*Alaska Airlines announced service to San Francisco and San Diego, with both routes using Embraer E175 aircraft. The former route will start on July 18th, 2017, and the latter route will start on November 18th, 2017.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air)
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May-mid Sept.)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2019, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May-early Oct., on Mon., Tue., Thu., and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 747-400 '''(very rare)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (operated by Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300 (seasonal)
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(late Mar.-late Oct., on Mon., Wed., and Sat.)'''
|A330-200
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2017-05-15T01:44:09Z

Maxbaby01: /* Spotting Locations Map */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

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location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
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icao=KMSP|
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website=http://www.mspairport.com|
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mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
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atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875493, -93.212192~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
44.874893, -93.211792~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many international airlines/year-round heavies (with Delta as the exception), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from foreign airlines (Condor, Air France, and now KLM) are definitely some highlights during the summer months.

Heavies (including some 757s) and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===

*Delta's seasonal Honolulu route will run from November to August.

*Sun Country Airlines will start (seasonal?) service to both Santa Clara and Mazantas in Cuba in December of 2017.

*Alaska Airlines announced service to San Francisco and San Diego, with both routes using Embraer E175 aircraft. The former route will start on July 18th, 2017, and the latter route will start on November 18th, 2017.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air)
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May-mid Sept.)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2019, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May-early Oct., on Mon., Tue., Thu., and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 747-400 '''(very rare)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (operated by Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300 (seasonal)
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(late Mar.-late Oct., on Mon., Wed., and Sat.)'''
|A330-200
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2017-05-15T01:36:28Z

Maxbaby01: /* Spotting Locations Map */

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mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
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atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Cargo Road Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875393, -93.212092~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Road Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.884905, -93.210299~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Observation Deck
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines) doesn't get many international airlines/year-round heavies (with Delta as the exception), but regional jets definitely frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from foreign airlines (Condor, Air France, and now KLM) are definitely some highlights during the summer months.

Heavies (including some 757s) and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

----------

===Service Announcements===

*Delta's seasonal Honolulu route will run from November to August.

*Sun Country Airlines will start (seasonal?) service to both Santa Clara and Mazantas in Cuba in December of 2017.

*Alaska Airlines announced service to San Francisco and San Diego, with both routes using Embraer E175 aircraft. The former route will start on July 18th, 2017, and the latter route will start on November 18th, 2017.

===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air)
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(early May-mid Sept.)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2019, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer E190, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (operated by PSA Airlines), Embraer ERJ-170 (operated by Republic Airlines)
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(early May-early Oct., on Mon., Tue., Thu., and Sat)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900ER, 747-400 '''(very rare)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, 777-200ER/LR, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), Embraer ERJ-145, Embraer E170 (operated by Compass Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300 (seasonal)
|2-H
|-
|KLM '''(late Mar.-late Oct., on Mon., Wed., and Sat.)'''
|A330-200
|1-G
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (operated by GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E170 (operated by SkyWest, Shuttle America, and Republic Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900 (twin-turboprop)
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F (operated by Atlas Air) '''or'''
MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|-
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|UPS (operated by IFL Group Air Cargo)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Hotel (on-site)===

InterContinental Hotels has signed on to be the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It will open during the winter of 2017-2018. The new hotel will be skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel will also have an "observation bar" on the top floor. It will have floor to ceiling windows with views of both downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Military Facilities==

The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.

The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2016-08-28T00:53:29Z

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mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if not using the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Cargo Road Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875393, -93.212092~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Road Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.875006, -93.212080~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Charters (usually about the size of a 737) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

===Commercial Airlines & Plane Type===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air)
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(seasonal)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2019, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer 175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, ERJ-135, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12
|1-B
|-
|Condor '''(seasonal)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900, 747-400 '''(charters only, to be phased out by 2017)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, 767-400, 777-200, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet and SkyWest), Embraer E145, Embraer E170, Embraer E175
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300
|2-H
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-300, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E175
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Bemidji Airlines (UPS)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|Corporate Air (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|CSA Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|IFL Group Air Cargo (FedEx and UPS)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|Mountain Air Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|ATR-42
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS (operated by Atlas Air) '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Signature Flight Support===

Signature’s worldwide compilation of FBO’s deliver essential support services for business and private aviation, including refueling, hangarage, and a variety of other amenities essential to the safe and efficient operation of an aircraft.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2016-08-07T03:43:12Z

Maxbaby01: /* Cargo Airlines & Plane Type */

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mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if not using the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Cargo Road Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875393, -93.212092~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Road Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.875006, -93.212080~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Charters (usually about the size of a 737) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

===Commercial Airlines & Plane Type===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air)
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(seasonal)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2016, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer 175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, ERJ-135, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12
|1-B
|-
|Condor '''(seasonal)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900, 747-400 '''(charters only, to be phased out by 2017)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, 767-400, 777-200, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet and SkyWest), Embraer E145, Embraer E170, Embraer E175
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300
|2-H
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-300, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E175
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Bemidji Airlines (UPS)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|Corporate Air (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|CSA Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|IFL Group Air Cargo (FedEx and UPS)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|Mountain Air Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|ATR-42
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS (operated by Atlas Air) '''(seasonal)'''
|747-400F
|-
|UPS (operated by Southern Air) '''(seasonal)'''
|747-800F
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Signature Flight Support===

Signature’s worldwide compilation of FBO’s deliver essential support services for business and private aviation, including refueling, hangarage, and a variety of other amenities essential to the safe and efficient operation of an aircraft.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2016-08-07T03:38:51Z

Maxbaby01: /* Cargo Airlines & Plane Type */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

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location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
iata=MSP|
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mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if not using the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Cargo Road Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875393, -93.212092~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Road Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.875006, -93.212080~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Charters (usually about the size of a 737) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

===Commercial Airlines & Plane Type===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air)
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(seasonal)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2016, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer 175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, ERJ-135, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12
|1-B
|-
|Condor '''(seasonal)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900, 747-400 '''(charters only, to be phased out by 2017)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, 767-400, 777-200, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet and SkyWest), Embraer E145, Embraer E170, Embraer E175
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300
|2-H
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-300, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E175
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Bemidji Airlines (UPS)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|Corporate Air (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|CSA Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|IFL Group Air Cargo (FedEx and UPS)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|Mountain Air Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|ATR-42
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS (operated by Atlas Air)
|747-400F '''(seasonal)'''
|-
|UPS (operated by Southern Air)
|747-800F '''(seasonal)'''
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Signature Flight Support===

Signature’s worldwide compilation of FBO’s deliver essential support services for business and private aviation, including refueling, hangarage, and a variety of other amenities essential to the safe and efficient operation of an aircraft.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2016-08-07T03:34:28Z

Maxbaby01: /* Cargo Airlines & Plane Type */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

{{infobox|fullname=Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport|
location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
iata=MSP|
icao=KMSP|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.mspairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if not using the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Cargo Road Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875393, -93.212092~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Road Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.875006, -93.212080~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Charters (usually about the size of a 737) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

===Commercial Airlines & Plane Type===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air)
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(seasonal)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2016, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer 175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, ERJ-135, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12
|1-B
|-
|Condor '''(seasonal)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900, 747-400 '''(charters only, to be phased out by 2017)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, 767-400, 777-200, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet and SkyWest), Embraer E145, Embraer E170, Embraer E175
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300
|2-H
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-300, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E175
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Bemidji Airlines (UPS)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|Corporate Air (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|CSA Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|Encore Air Cargo (DHL)
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|IFL Group Air Cargo (FedEx and UPS)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|Mountain Air Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|ATR-42
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|UPS (operated by Atlas Air)
|747-400F '''(seasonal)'''
|-
|UPS (operated by Southern Air)
|747-800F '''seasonal'''
|-
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Signature Flight Support===

Signature’s worldwide compilation of FBO’s deliver essential support services for business and private aviation, including refueling, hangarage, and a variety of other amenities essential to the safe and efficient operation of an aircraft.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2016-08-07T03:29:27Z

Maxbaby01: /* Commercial Airlines & Plane Type */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

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location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
iata=MSP|
icao=KMSP|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.mspairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if not using the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Cargo Road Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875393, -93.212092~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Road Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.875006, -93.212080~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Charters (usually about the size of a 737) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

===Commercial Airlines & Plane Type===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air)
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(seasonal)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2016, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer 175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, ERJ-135, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12
|1-B
|-
|Condor '''(seasonal)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900, 747-400 '''(charters only, to be phased out by 2017)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, 767-400, 777-200, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet and SkyWest), Embraer E145, Embraer E170, Embraer E175
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300
|2-H
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-300, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E175
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|UPS (operated by Atlas Air)
|747-400F '''(seasonal, Christmas)'''
|-
|Bemidji Airlines (UPS)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|Corporate Air (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|CSA Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|Encore Air Cargo
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|IFL Group Air Cargo (FedEx and UPS)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|Mountain Air Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|ATR-42
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Signature Flight Support===

Signature’s worldwide compilation of FBO’s deliver essential support services for business and private aviation, including refueling, hangarage, and a variety of other amenities essential to the safe and efficient operation of an aircraft.

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===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

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{{infobox|fullname=Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport|
location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
iata=MSP|
icao=KMSP|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.mspairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=MSP&spn=0.051828,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=123.675(Rwy 17/35) 123.95(Rwy 12L/30R) 126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)|
atcground=121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)|
atcclearance=133.2|
atcapproach=118.72(Rwy 35) 119.3(N or E of arrival Rwys & Rwy 17) 126.95(S or W of arrival Rwys & Rwys 04 and 11)|
atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers.

From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.

From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road.

Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.

===Dog Park (Free)===
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if not using the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Spotting Locations Map==

<display_map>
44.882102, -93.228851~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Cargo Road Spotting Lot
44.890910, -93.234528~ ~ ~ ~ ~Dog Park
44.875393, -93.212092~ ~ ~ ~ ~Post Road Cell Phone Lot
44.855763, -93.238354~ ~ ~ ~ ~Mall of America East Parking Ramp
44.881985, -93.209801~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps
44.873309, -93.227565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps
44.875006, -93.212080~ ~ ~ ~ ~Fort Snelling National Cemetery
</display_map>

==Regular Traffic==

Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Charters (usually about the size of a 737) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F.

===Commercial Airlines & Plane Type===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Air Georgian or Jazz Air)
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900
|1-E
|-
|Air Choice One
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208
|1-B
|-
|Air France '''(seasonal)'''
|A340-300 '''(to be phased out by 2016, will be replaced by A330 or B777)'''
|1-G
|-
|Alaska Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, Embraer 175 (operated by SkyWest)
|1-E
|-
|American Airlines
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, ERJ-135, MD-80
|1-E
|-
|Boutique Air
|Pilatus PC-12
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst '''(seasonal)'''
|767-300
|2-H
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900, 747-400 '''(charters only, to be phased out by 2017)''', 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, 767-400, 777-200, MD-80, MD-90
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet and SkyWest), Embraer E145, Embraer E170, Embraer E175
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|-
|Icelandair
|757-200, 767-300
|2-H
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320
|2-H
|-
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-300, 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|-
|United Express
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa "Air Shuttle"), Embraer E175
|1-E
|}

===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|UPS (operated by Atlas Air)
|747-400F '''(seasonal, Christmas)'''
|-
|Bemidji Airlines (UPS)
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4
|-
|Corporate Air (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|CSA Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|Cessna Caravan 208
|-
|DHL (operated by Atlas Air)
|767-200
|-
|Encore Air Cargo
|SW4
|-
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, DC-10, MD-11
|-
|IFL Group Air Cargo (FedEx and UPS)
|Dassault Falcon 20
|-
|Mountain Air Cargo (FedEx Feeder)
|ATR-42
|-
|Suburban Air Freight (DHL)
|B1900
|-
|UPS
|A300-600, 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|}

===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*KC-10 Refuelers

==Facilities==

===Signature Flight Support===

Signature’s worldwide compilation of FBO’s deliver essential support services for business and private aviation, including refueling, hangarage, and a variety of other amenities essential to the safe and efficient operation of an aircraft.

----

===Runways===

*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete

==Links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]

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{{infobox|fullname=Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport|
location=Romulus, Michigan|
iata=DTW|
icao=KDTW|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.metroairport.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=DTW&ll=42.217649,-83.353271&spn=0.054168,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=118.40 East 135.00 West |atcground=119.25 Southeast 119.45 Northeast 121.80 Northwest 132.72 Southwest|atcclearance=120.65|atcapproach=124.25 East Feeder 124.97 West Feeder 126.22 Third Feeder 125.15 East Arrival 124.05 West Arrival 128.475 Third Arrival |atcdeparture=132.025 East Jet 125.525 West Jet |atcatis=133.675 |atcunicom=122.95}}

Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), also known as Detroit Metro, is in Romulus, Michigan. It is the 12th largest airport in the world and largest in Michigan. It is Northwest Airlines largest hub. DTW is also a hub for Northwest Airlink carriers Mesaba and Pinnacle airlines and a hub for low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, DTW has 6 runways, three terminals, and 158 gates. In 2005 DTW served 36,389,294 passengers.

DTW has 3 terminals, the McNamara, which serves NWA and its partners, built in 2002, it brought a new name to DTW with its high-class feel. The McNamara has won several awards by trusted aviation sources. Many consider it to be one of the best terminals in the world.

DTW's second terminal is the L.C. Smith terminal. The L.C. Smith Terminal (or the Smith Terminal) opened in 1957, houses all other airlines (other than charters and Spirit internationals). The Smith has 32 gates. The Smith will be torn down and all airlines moved to the new North Terminal when the new terminal is complete in 2008.

DTW's last terminal is the Berry Terminal. The Berry has 4 gates and houses charter airlines and Spirit International (Cancun) flights.

==Official Spotting Locations==

The observation deck at the Smith is officially closed, no more official spotting locations.

==Other Spotting Locations==

Use Google Earth to find these nice spotting locations in and around DTW. [http://www.spotterswiki.com/images/Spotting_Locations.kmz]

Excellent viewing area located in hotel parking lot. The hotel is at the corner of Merriman & Wick roads, just across I94 from the threshold of 21R. Excellent photos of aircraft on short finals or early in takeoff climb.

On top of the MacNamara Terminal parking garage gives you runway 3L, you can catch DC-9 powerbacks on the drop off area on check-in level of the MacNamara. Big Blue Deck offers 21R. Over at the Smith you can catch US Airways gate operations on luggage claim level all the way down. On the arrivals level if you walk towards the construction you can get Spirit gates, taxing aircraft towards 22L. There are plenty of other spotting places at DTW, just wander around and you should find them.

Airside spotting at MacNamara terminal is nice as well. Be aware though that ALMOST all windows have a dot pattern. Apparently that is used to keep the heat out. Because of that, you only got limited options to take photos from. Basically, the only windows without the dots are between gate A76 and A78. From here you can see operations on all runways except 09R/27L. However photographs can only be had from 09L/27R. On the bright side, there is a busy taxiway in front of you with behind that the Smith terminal.

Another great spotting location is the Green Lot. There you will find yourself mere feet away from the wings of the airplanes taking off 21R. You will have to use around 25-35 zoom at all for larger planes, or 50-70 for smaller planes. The overall best place to spot I have ever found.

==Locations to Avoid==

When spotting out on Wick Road in the large field, do NOT stray towards the building (closer to the hotels), this is an FAA building and they aren't very happy about spotters near the building. They tend to leave you alone in the field though.

==Regular Traffic==
There is always huge amounts of NW traffic because of it being NW's largest hub. Being that it is also a Spirit (NK) hub, you will see moderate amounts of NK as well. Visitors typically include 747's, A330's (from several airlines), 757's (both -200's and -300's), A319/A320/A321's, and an assortment of CRJ's and Saab 340's.

==Facilities and Transportation==
Transportation between terminals is provided via buses for free. The buses will read "Terminal-Westin-Terminal" and are your typical hotel-type buses.
Transportation to the Green lot and other remote parking lots is provided via 15 passenger vans. The vans will show the lots they can take you to/from.

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Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport

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{{infobox|fullname=Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport|
location=Milwaukee, Wisconsin|
iata=MKE|
icao=KMKE|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.mitchellairport.com/|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=MKE&ie=UTF8&ll=42.947251,-87.898521&spn=0.026953,0.079823&t=h&z=14&om=1|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=119.1|
atcground=121.8|
atcclearance=120.8|
atcapproach=118.0(B) 126.5(A)|
atcdeparture=119.65(B) 125.35(A)|
atcatis=126.4|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Layton Avenue Viewing===

Located on Layton Avenue, North of the Airport. Has nice views of runway 19R, however there are multiple fences between the parking lot and the runway. Hard to get a good shot of traffic on runway and neighboring taxiways. Good for landing shots on days where 19R is in use. Shots taken from this location :

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===Amtrak Station===

Located at South 6th St. and Air Cargo Way. The Amtrak station gives a nice approach shot to runway 7R. When looking east, there is a large hill on your right where the planes fly over on approach. The hill isn't a problem if you have a lens larger than 55mm (100mm should be okay).

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Parking Garage===

On the 6th floor of the parking garage you get a good view of half of the E Concourse. You need a large lens to get any photos of the E Concourse or runway 7R-25L operations.

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{{anetlink|1283611}}

===Oak Street===

At the dead end of Oak Street you have a nice view of planes coming in on Runway 1L. Only good in the afternoon when the sun is behind you. A lens between 70-300mm is perfect to catch all kinds of aircraft.

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==Locations to Avoid==

===South 6th Street===

Past the Amtrak Station turn off, the road continues under the approach to runway 7R. There are No Stopping signs posted. Police frequently patrol this road.

==Operations==
*Normal Operations= 1L/19R for takeoffs, 7R/25L for landings
*Abnormal Operations= If winds prefer 1L, 19R, 7R, or 25L, then that one runway is used for combined takeoffs and landings
*Freight Runners Express= Uses 7R/25L or 1L/19R for a intersection departure at Taxiway Sierra

==Regular Traffic==
'''C Concourse'''
*Southwest
**B737-700

'''D Concourse'''
*Alaska
**B737-700
*American Eagle
**E-145
*Delta
**Airbus A320-200
**Airbus A319-100
**Boeing 757-200
**CRJ-900
**MD-88
*Delta Connection
**ERJ-145
*Frontier
**A319
**E-175
*OneJet
**Beechjet 400A
'''E Concourse'''
*Air Canada Express
**CRJ-200
*United Express
**ERJ-145
'''Charters''' (Seasonal)
*Funjet
**737-700
*USA 3000
**A320-200
'''Cargo'''
*DHL
*FedEx
*UPS

'''US Air Force'''
*Boeing KC-135 Refuelers
*Lockheed C-130

==Facilities and Transportation==

===All from www.mitchellairport.com===

Car Rental
*Alamo -- 1-800-327-9633 / TDD 305-468-2132
*Avis -- 1-800-831-2847 / TDD 800-331-2323
*Budget -- 1-800-527-0700 / TDD 800-826-5510
*Dollar Car Rental -- 1-800-800-4000
*Enterprise -- 1-800-325-8007 / TDD 800-736-8227
*Hertz -- 1-800-654-3131 / TDD 800-654-2280
*National -- 1-800-328-4567 / TDD 800-328-6323
*Thrifty Car Rental -- 1-800-847-4389

Airport Shuttle
*Go Airport Connection -- Milwaukee at 414 769-2444 or 800-236-5450; Sheboygan at 920-452-5452
*Go Airport Connection - Fox Valley at 920-380-1176 or 800-236-5452

Buses
*Badger Coaches - Serving Johnson Creek and Madison - 414-276-7490
*Public Transit - Serving Milwaukee County - 414-344-6711 (MCTS Route 80 serves the airport)
*Coach USA - Serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties, O'Hare and Midway airports 262-542-8861

Train
*Amtrak - Nationwide service 1-800-872-7245

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