long term comprehensive plan
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is in the midst of updating the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's (MSP) Long Term Comprehensive Plan (LTCP). The updated plan, when approved, will assist the MAC in determining priorities for facility improvements over the next several years.
MSP Airport's current LTCP was published in 1996. Much has changed in the aviation industry since then. Taken together, changes like airline consolidations and dissolutions, changes in the types of aircraft in use at MSP, new technologies, and evolving security regulations stemming from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have had a significant impact on how airlines operate and passengers are processed.
The Plan
The LTCP Update focuses on improvements to passenger facilities to meet 2030 forecasts. The only proposed modifications to the airfield are taxiway improvements to facilitate future airfield circulation.
The goals of the LTCP Update are to:
- Provide sufficient, sustainable facilities to serve existing and future travel demand
- Ensure the airport's facilities (airfield, terminal, cargo, general aviation, roadways, and parking) are in balance
- Provide improved energy efficiency
- Minimize confusion associated with having two independently located terminals and multiple airport access points
- Allow flexibility in growth so development can occur in phases as demand warrants
- Use existing facilities to the fullest extent possible
- Enhance aircraft operational safety and efficiency
Process and Timeline
The LTCP Update process thus far has included:
- an inventory of the airport’s facilities
- updating forecasts for long term airport and airline activities
- identification of issues
- creation of initial, preliminary options for future expansion
- using updated forecasts to determine long term facility needs
- developing and evaluating the revised concepts
- selecting a preferred LTCP
Public Involvement
The next step in the process is to hold public meetings for the public to learn more about the draft plan and to offer comments. Please join us for one of these public open houses:
| Tuesday, February 9 |
Thursday, February 11 |
| 5 to 8 pm |
4 to 7 pm |
| Presentation at 6 pm |
Presentation at 5 pm |
Both meetings are being held at the Metropolitan Airports Commission General Offices located at:
6040 - 28th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55450
Download the Draft LTCP Document
Download the LTCP Open House Presentation (pdf)
The public is invited to review the document and provide written comments to the MAC. A copy of the document is available for review at the MAC General Offices A request for a copy may be submitted to Ms. Jenn Felger.
Please send written comments to Ms. Jenn Felger, MAC Planning & Environment, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55450, or via e-mail: jenn.felger@mspmac.org