Map Minneapolis Airport: A Practical Guide to MSP’s Two Terminals

Searching for a map Minneapolis airport travelers can use usually means solving one problem first: identifying the correct terminal. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, or MSP, has two terminals reached by separate roadways. The airport operator, the Metropolitan Airports Commission, provides an official interactive MSP map for both.

Which Minneapolis airport map do you need?

Start with the airline, not the gate. MSP’s official Terminal Information page assigns Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Denver Air, Discover, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines and WestJet to Terminal 1. It assigns Frontier, Icelandair, Southwest and Sun Country to Terminal 2. Confirm the terminal with your airline before traveling because assignments and operating arrangements can change.

Map	Use it for	Key orientation point
Terminal 1 map	Airlines listed by MSP at Terminal 1, check-in, security, gates, baggage claim and transport	Check-in and bag drop are in the Ticketing Lobby on Level 2
Terminal 2 map	Frontier, Icelandair, Southwest and Sun Country facilities, gates, baggage claim and transport	Ticketing is on Level 1; security is on Level 2
Accessibility map	Finding highlighted accessibility services in either terminal	MSP provides a dedicated map for each terminal

How to use the MSP airport map

1. Confirm the terminal. Match your airline against MSP’s current terminal list and check your boarding pass or airline app.
2. Set the correct destination. Because the terminals use separate roadways, navigate to the terminal itself rather than using a generic airport destination.
3. Find your starting level. At Terminal 1, check-in and bag services are on Level 2. At Terminal 2, ticketing is on Level 1 and security is on Level 2.
4. Locate security and the gate. Use the live map and airport signs together. MSP says Terminal 1’s North and South checkpoints are on the Ticketing level; Terminal 2’s checkpoints are on Level 2 near the Orange and Purple ramp skyways.
5. Save the map offline. Keep a screenshot with your boarding pass so the terminal layout remains available if your connection is poor.

Printed maps are also available at information desks, according to MSP. For a broader walkthrough after you have the right terminal, see how to navigate an airport.

Terminal 1 map: the useful landmarks

For departure, orient yourself around the Ticketing Lobby on Level 2. MSP places check-in and bag check there, above Baggage Claim. The North and South TSA checkpoints are also on the Ticketing level and can be used by all passengers. MSP says one of those checkpoints remains open around the clock.

For an app-based ride after arrival, do not wait at an arbitrary curb. MSP directs Uber, Lyft and similar pickups to the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of the Green/Gold Parking Ramps. Follow the airport’s ground-transport signs from baggage claim.

Terminal 2 map: the useful landmarks

Terminal 2 uses a different vertical sequence. Ticketing and bag check are in the Level 1 Ticketing Lobby. The airport places security on Level 2, with checkpoints near the Orange and Purple Parking Ramp skyways.

For app-based ride pickup, MSP directs passengers to the second level of the Purple parking ramp. This differs from Terminal 1, so checking the terminal before requesting a car prevents a pickup at the wrong facility.

How to move between MSP terminals

Use the light rail transit service to change terminals. MSP says no ticket is required and the ride between its terminal stations is free. At Terminal 1, the station is below the Red and Blue ramps; from the Tram Level, take the tram toward those ramps and follow signs. At Terminal 2, the station is on the north side of the Orange Ramp; follow signs from Level 1 near Ticketing through the Orange Ramp skyway.

The airport also offers a complimentary shuttle as an alternative for passengers with mobility challenges and other special needs. Consult the official inter-terminal page for current operating details before relying on it.

Accessibility maps and help

MSP publishes dedicated accessibility-services maps for both terminals, with relevant services highlighted. The airport’s accessibility page also links to the interactive maps. If a phone map is awkward to use while moving through the terminal, ask an information desk for a printed map.

Security and packing reminders

A terminal map shows where screening happens, but TSA sets the screening rules. TSA says permitted items may still receive additional screening or be refused if they trigger an alarm, appear tampered with or create another security concern. For liquids, the TSA 3-1-1 rule permits a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in containers of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters or less per item. Review carry-on liquid rules and airport security screening before packing.

Airport layouts, airline assignments, checkpoint operations and transport arrangements can change. Confirm your terminal and current instructions on the official MSP and TSA pages before flying.