Terminal 1 MSP: Airlines, Concourses, Security & Map Guide

Terminal 1 MSP is the larger of Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport's two terminals and holds concourses A through G. Check in on Level 2, clear the North or South TSA checkpoint on the Ticketing level, then follow the concourse letter on your boarding pass. MSP Airport publishes an official terminal map online, and printed maps are available at information desks.

Which airlines use Terminal 1 at MSP?

MSP Airport currently lists these airlines at Terminal 1: 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. Terminal 2 serves Frontier, Icelandair, Southwest, and Sun Country. Airline assignments can change, so confirm on MSP's terminal page or your reservation before you drive.

Terminal 1 MSP map: how to read it

The landmarks that matter on the airport terminal map are the Level 2 Ticketing Lobby, the North and South checkpoints, and concourses A through G. Use the map for orientation, but rely on airport displays or your airline app for the live gate.

1. Confirm Terminal 1. MSP's terminals have separate road approaches, so check the airline list before entering airport roads.
2. Check in on Level 2. MSP places Terminal 1 check-in and bag check in the Ticketing Lobby, off the upper roadway and one level above Baggage Claim.
3. Pick North or South security. Either checkpoint on the Ticketing level works; use North if you booked MSP RESERVE.
4. Follow your concourse letter. After screening, follow signs for A, B, C, D, E, F, or G.
5. Recheck the gate. Confirm on an airport display or airline app before the final walk.

For a gate-level walkthrough, see the MSP Terminal 1 gate map.

Check-in, bag check, and security

Question	MSP Airport guidance
Where is check-in?	Ticketing Lobby, Level 2
Which checkpoints?	North or South, Ticketing level
Where is MSP RESERVE?	North Checkpoint only
TSA PreCheck hours	4 a.m. to 8 p.m., subject to change
Skyway checkpoint	Closed for the foreseeable future; an unstaffed exit remains
When to arrive	Two hours before domestic, three hours before international

MSP Airport says at least one of the two Terminal 1 checkpoints is always open on the Ticketing level. MSP RESERVE lets you book a screening time at no cost. Posted wait times can change rapidly, so treat them as a snapshot.

For ID, TSA says domestic travelers need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification, and travelers without acceptable ID must pay a $45 TSA ConfirmID fee. For liquids, the TSA 3-1-1 rule allows a quart-sized bag with containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item; larger containers go in checked bags unless an exemption such as medication applies. TSA says any liquid that alarms will require additional screening.

Terminal 1 versus Terminal 2

Feature	Terminal 1	Terminal 2
Concourses	A through G	H
Ticketing	Level 2	Level 1
Light rail station	Below the Red and Blue Ramps	North side of the Orange Ramp
Accessible shuttle stop	Level 1, Brown Ramp	Level 1, Purple Ramp

To switch terminals, take the tram from Tram Level (one level below bag claim) to the Red and Blue Ramps, then follow signs to the light rail station. MSP says rail service between its terminals is free and needs no ticket. A complimentary wheelchair-lift shuttle runs every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for travelers with mobility challenges or other special needs. For the other building, see the MSP Terminal 2 map.

Arriving at Terminal 1 MSP

After landing, check the arrival display for your baggage carousel. If someone is collecting you, tell them the airline and terminal: the two terminals have separate roadways, so “MSP” alone is not enough. If you left something at a TSA checkpoint, use TSA's Lost and Found contacts, which TSA says hold items for a minimum of 30 days; for items left elsewhere, contact the airport.

Before you leave for MSP

• Confirm your airline is on MSP's Terminal 1 list.
• Save your boarding pass and the terminal map for offline use.
• Book MSP RESERVE if you want a set screening time, and use the North Checkpoint.
• Check that PreCheck hours (4 a.m. to 8 p.m.) cover your departure time.
• Pack liquids to TSA 3-1-1 and bring a REAL ID or other acceptable ID.
• Recheck your gate after security.

Airline locations, checkpoint hours, and TSA rules change. Verify with official sources (MSP Airport, TSA, and your airline) before flying.