Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Large HubMinneapolis, MN · MSP
Recent News
Updated Mar 14, 2026Delta Air Lines announced Friday it's canceling some flights to and from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this weekend ahead of a potential major winter storm. The airline is proactively adjusting schedules to minimize disruption for travelers.
Despite a partial government shutdown affecting TSA operations nationwide, MSP Airport has maintained efficient security operations with wait times averaging less than 20 minutes during spring break. On March 11, wait times at Terminal 1 North Gate were just 5 minutes and South Gate averaged 10 minutes.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is expected to serve more than 3.3 million passengers over a five-week period ending April 6, 2026. Fridays and Sundays in March are expected to be the busiest days, with more than 46,000 travelers passing through security each day. MSP is the 17th busiest U.S. airport offering nonstop service to 167 destinations.
The popular Caribou Coffee opened the week of March 9 in a new location at Terminal 2 with a refreshed layout and counter configuration designed for faster service during peak periods. The new venue features a bright modern design, self-order kiosk, and expanded order-ahead pickup area.
Airport Profile
Key Financial Data (FY 2024)
Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)
Cost per Enplanement (CPE)
Revenue
Expense
Ratemaking Overview
Residual allocation: net remaining revenues after all non-aeronautical offsets allocated to signatory airlines by usage metrics
Settlement & True-Up
Monthly settlement with annual reconciliation and true-up
Annual true-up between estimated and actual costs; adjustments to signatory airlines by proportional usage
Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)
Not available
Landing Fee Methodology
Landing fee of $3.85 per 1,000 lbs; allocated to airlines based on landed weight usage
Terminal Rental Rate
Terminal building rent per net rentable square foot; compensatory rate methodology
Common Use & Gate Allocation
Additional Bonds Test
Two-part test: (a) Historical: Certificate from Authorized Commission Representative showing Subordinate Revenues for any 12 consecutive months in most recent 24 months, after adjustments, will equal or exceed Subordinate Maximum Aggregate Annual Debt Service. (b) Projected: Consultant's certificate showing estimated Subordinate Revenues (together with any Transfer not exceeding 10% of debt service) will equal or exceed 110% of Subordinate Aggregate Annual Debt Service for (i) each fiscal year from issuance until first full fiscal year with no capitalized interest, and (ii) for period from first full fiscal year following issuance with no capitalized interest through later of fifth full fiscal year or third full fiscal year with no capitalized interest. May exclude debt service paid with irrevocably committed PFCs or other specifically committed funds.
Rate Covenant
Subordinate Revenues, together with any Transfer (not to exceed 10% of Subordinate Aggregate Annual Debt Service), will be at least 110% of Subordinate Aggregate Annual Debt Service on Outstanding Subordinate Obligations. Subordinate Revenues = Revenues minus Maintenance and Operation Expenses minus Senior Aggregate Annual Debt Service on Senior Parity Bonds minus reserve and replenishment requirements on Senior Parity Bonds. Debt Service excludes amounts paid from PFCs and Subordinate Capitalized Interest.
Flow of Funds
All Revenues deposited to Operating Fund. Application priority: (a) Maintenance and Operation Expenses, (b) Commission Debt Service Fund for General Obligation Revenue Bonds (current principal/interest) and Senior Debt Service Funds (equal basis), (c) Commission Debt Service Fund for GO bonds (reserve) and Senior Debt Service Reserve Funds (equal basis), (d) Reimbursement of Commission Debt Service Fund Deficiencies, (e) Subordinate Obligation Debt Service, (f) Subordinate Obligation Debt Service Reserve Funds, (g) Maintenance and Operation Reserve Account, (h) Commission Construction Fund, (i) Health Self-Insurance Trust Fund, (j) Coverage Account. PFCs deposited to PFC Account in Operating Fund, used per federal regulations.
Source Documents
Official Statements
Financial Statements
Budgets
Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting