Airports / Minnesota / MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
KMSP / MSPMinneapolis, MinnesotaELEV 841 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
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.
While no charter operators list MSP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. 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).
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.
What fliers highlight
Easy in & out
4/5 reviews“I found re-entering the country at MSP to be very smooth.”
Troy Windhorst5★ on Google
Terminal & facilities
4/5 reviews“The restrooms were very clean, and there were plenty of food options and great gift shops throughout the airport.”
MyVisit MyView5★ on Google
Staff & service
2/5 reviews“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 43 Minnesota fields on the register.
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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