5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“I found re-entering the country at MSP to be very smooth.”
Troy Windhorst5★ on Google
Airports / Minnesota / MSP
Large airport · MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Minneapolis, Minnesota · 841 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
21,920 ratings
2
Operators based
841
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Minneapolis, MinnesotaELEV 841 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
21,920
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
841
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (KMSP / MSP) sits in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 841 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, MSP is a home base: Airmax Airlines, Inc. and Best Jets Int. operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP, 8 nm), New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH, 33 nm), and Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 53 nm). The field has 4 runways, the longest 11,006-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Minneapolis, MN destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MSP to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KMSP. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Minneapolis
Your FBO? Claim it, freeThe Twin Cities is one of the largest commercial centers between the East and West coasts. The metropolitan area has a strong and diversified economy, including companies involved in manufacturing super computers, electronics, medical instruments, milling, machine manufacturing, food processing and graphic arts.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 128.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +25 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The restrooms were very clean, and there were plenty of food options and great gift shops throughout the airport.”
MyVisit MyView5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Everyone I encountered was friendly and helpful.”
MyVisit MyView5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMSP
IATA
MSP
FAA / Local
MSP
Elevation
841 ft
Coordinates
44.8801° N · 93.2217° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 841 ft, MSP sits lower than 93% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 11,006 ft
- 04/2211,006 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 12R/30L10,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12L/30R8,200 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/358,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,006 ft
MSP's 11,006 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmSTPSaint Paul Downtown Holman FieldSaint Paul
- 33nmRNHNew Richmond Regional AirportNew Richmond
- 53nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 66nmRSTRochester International AirportRochester
- 74nmEAUChippewa Valley Regional AirportEau Claire
- 82nmRWFRedwood Falls Municipal AirportRedwood Falls
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKMSP · Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · Minneapolis, MN
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MSP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 290 nm | 1h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 590 nm | 1h 46m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 604 nm | 1h 48m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 684 nm | 1h 59m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 696 nm | 2h 1m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 742 nm | 2h 8m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 756 nm | 2h 9m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 788 nm | 2h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MSP?
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field's longest paved runway is 11,006 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MSP?
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field has 4 runways; the longest measures 11,006 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MSP?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field as a home base, including Airmax Airlines, Inc., Best Jets Int.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field?
- One FBO serves MSP: Signature Flight Support Minneapolis. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MSP?
- The closest alternate is Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP), about 8 nm away, followed by New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) at 33 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MSP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 4m (290 nm), Denver about 1h 46m (590 nm), Nashville about 1h 48m (604 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.