Minneapolis, MN

Overview

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is conveniently located within 30 minutes of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, Minnesota - it is the airport of choice for the region's 3.3 million residents. MSP is a hub for  Delta Air Lines and is served by 12 other airlines, with over 130 non-stop domestic and international destinations offered.

Minneapolis is known for its diverse economic base, including Fortune 500 companies Target Corporation, U.S. Bancorp, General Mills and Medtronic; it is also the headquarter city for Xcel Energy, Ameriprise Financial, PepsiAmericas Inc., and many other national companies. St. Paul, the state's capital, is home to many Fortune 500 companies as well -3M and Ecolab Inc., among others - as well as St. Jude Medical Manufacturers.

MSP serves as a gateway for tourists clamoring to the nation's largest shopping center, the Mall of America. The Twin Cities area, with numerous theaters, museums and music halls, is considered the capital for the arts in the upper Midwest. Professional sports are also popular in this market, attracting fans for NFL football (the Vikings), MLB baseball (the Twins), NBA basketball (the Timberwolves), and NHL hockey (the Wild).

Market Penetration

46% of the Minneapolis-St. Paul DMA adults traveled by air in the past year; of these adults, 98% departed from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. MSP is the primary point of departure for this region.

Residence of Air Travelers by County