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MSP By-the-Numbers

Numbers tell a great deal about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:

  • Terminal 1-Lindbergh square footage: 2.8 million
  • Terminal 1-Lindbergh gates: 117
  • Terminal 2-Humphrey square footage: 398,000
  • Terminal 2-Humphrey gates: 10
  • On-airport parking spaces: 22,900
  • Nonstop markets served: 148 including 122 domestic and 26 international markets. 
  • Cost to airlines per enplaned passenger: $5.73. MSP's 2009 estimated cost to airlines per enplaned passenger ranks among the lower half of large hub airports. The 2008 estimated national average is $8 based on rating agency information and various airport Bond Official Statements.
  • Landing fees to signatory airlines: $2.11 per 1,000 pounds landed weight.
  • Originating passengers: 54%
  • Connecting passengers: 46%

Operations

On average, approximately a half-million landings and takeoffs (aircraft operations) occur at MSP every year. In 2009 MSP accommodated just under that with 432,395 operations.

Most operations occur during daytime hours. However, to accommodate cargo business and flight schedule changes, some overnight operations are necessary.  

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Passengers

MSP Airport served more than 32 million travelers in 2009 making it 15th in the United States and 30th in the world in terms of number of passengers served annually.

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Revenues

The largest portion of the MAC's revenues, 46 percent, comes from concessions. Airline rates and charges generate 34 percent of the MAC's revenues. The other 20 percent comes from ground rental, lease rental, tenant utilities payments, general aviation and reliever airport fees, and miscellaneous sources.

The Metropolitan Airports Commission receives no money from the state of Minnesota's general operating budget.

Statistics at a Glance

Year Operations
2009 432,395
2008 450,044
2007 452,972
2006 475,668
2005 532,239
2004 541,093
2003 512,588
2002 507,669
2001 501,522
2000 523,170
1999 510,421
Year Passengers
2009 32,378,599
2008 34,056,443
2007 35,157,322
2006 35,612,133
2005 37,663,664
2004 36,713,173
2003 33,201,860
2002 32,629,690
2001 33,733,725
2000 36,771,952
1999 34,721,879
Concessions Revenue Sources
57 % parking
15 % auto rentals
12 % food and beverage
8 % news and retail
4 % ground transportation fees
3 % terminal services
1 % other
Airline Rates and Charges
51.9 % landing fees
6.2 % ramp fees
37.8 % terminal rents
4.1 % other charges