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==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==


===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
===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.
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 ($$$)===
===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.
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.


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===Service Announcements===
==== '''Allegiant Airlines''' ====
* x2 weekly service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS) will start on October 1st using A319 aircraft.
* x2 weekly service to Asheville, NC (AVL) will start on October 7th using A320 aircraft.
* x2 weekly seasonal service to West Palm Beach, FL (PBI) will start on October 7th using A320 aircraft.
* x2 weekly service to Punta Gorda, FL (PGD) will start on October 8th using A320 aircraft.
* x2 weekly service to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) will start on November 24th using A320 aircraft.
==== '''Sun Country Airlines''' ====
* x2 weekly service to Asheville, NC (AVL) will start on October 7th.
* x2 weekly service to West Palm Beach, FL (PBI) will start on October 7th.
* x2 weekly service to Punta Gorda, FL (PGD) will start on October 8th.
* x4 weekly service to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) will start on November 24th.


===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===
===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===
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|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''
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|-
|Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional Airlines, '''service temporarily suspended''')
|Aer Lingus
|E175
|A330-900, A321XLR
|1-C
|-
|Air Canada Express  
|CRJ-900, E175 (Jazz Aviation)
|1-E
|1-E
|-
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|1-E
|1-E
|-
|-
|Allegiant Airlines '''(starts on October 1st, 2021)'''
|Allegiant Airlines  
|A320
|A320
|2-H
|2-H
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|1-E
|1-E
|-
|-
|Boutique Air
|Condor Flugdienst
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)
|A330-900
|1-B
|-
|Condor Flugdienst (late May - late October) '''(seasonal service resumes in the Summer of 2022)'''
|767-300ER
|2-H
|2-H
|-
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|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
|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
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|-
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|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170, E175 (SkyWest)
|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
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G
|-
|Denver Air Connection
| Dornier 328 Jet, ERJ 145
|
|-
|-
|Frontier Airlines
|Frontier Airlines
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|-
|Icelandair
|Icelandair
|737 MAX 8
|737 MAX 8, 757-300
|2-H
|2-H
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|-
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|2-H
|2-H
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|-
|KLM '''(service suspended until further notice)'''
|KLM  
|A330-300/200 (summer), 777-200ER/787-9 (winter)
|777-200ER, 787-9
|1-G
|1-G
|-
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
|2-H
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|2-H
|2-H
|-
|-
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|A319, A320, A321
|A319, A320, A321
|1-E
|1-E
|-
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-800
|2-H
|-
|-
|United Airlines
|United Airlines
|A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|A319, A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|1-E
|1-E
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|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)
|1-E
|1-E
|-
|WestJet
|737-700, 737-800
|1-G
|}
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|FedEx Express
|FedEx Express
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, DC-10, MD-11
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, MD-11
|-
|-
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)
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|-
|UPS
|UPS
|A300-600, '''747-400F/747-8F''', 757-200, DC-10, MD-11
|A300-600, 747-400F, 747-8F, 757-200, 767-300, MD-11F
|-
|-
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''
|MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)
|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)
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)
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===Military Plane Types===
===Military Plane Types===
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas ('''VERY''' rare)
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas  
*C-130 Hercules
*C-130 Hercules
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters (rare)
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters  
*KC-10 Refuelers
*KC-10 Refuelers



Latest revision as of 02:10, 27 May 2024

Continent: North America Country: United States Region: Minnesota


Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota
IATA code MSP
ICAO code KMSP
Airport type Commercial/Mixed-Use
Website http://www.mspairport.com
Overview map Google Maps
Communications
Tower 123.675(Rwy 17/35)
123.95(Rwy 12L/30R)
126.7(Rwys 12R/30L & 04/22)
Ground 121.8(North) 121.9(South) 127.925(West) 133.57(Metering)
Clearance 133.2
Approach 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)
Departure124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys)
125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)
ATIS 120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)
Departure122.95


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

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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

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

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.

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