MSP By-the-Numbers
Numbers tell a great deal about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
- Lindbergh Terminal square footage: 2.8 million
- Lindbergh Terminal gates: 117
- Humphrey Terminal square footage: 398,000
- Humphrey Terminal gates: 10
- On-airport parking spaces: 22,900
- Nonstop markets served: 131 including 116 domestic and 14 international markets. Compared to other metropolitan areas in the United States, only Denver serves more non-stop markets per capita.
- Cost to airlines per enplaned passenger: $5.61. MSP's 2008 estimated cost to airlines per enplaned passenger ranks among the lower half of large hub airports. The 2008 estimated national average is $8 based on rating agency information and various airport Bond Official Statements.
- Landing fees to signatory airlines: $2.11 per 1,000 pounds landed weight.
- Originating passengers: 55%
- Connecting passengers: 45%
Operations
On average, approximately a half-million landings and takeoffs (aircraft operations) occur at MSP every year. In 2008 MSP accommodated just under that with 450,044 operations.
Most operations occur during daytime hours. However, to accommodate cargo business and flight schedule changes, some overnight operations are necessary.
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Passengers
MSP Airport served more than 34 million travelers in 2008 making it 16th in the United States and 30th in the world in terms of number of passengers served annually.
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Revenues
The largest portion of the MAC's revenues, 46 percent, comes from concessions. Airline rates and charges generate 34 percent of the MAC's revenues. The other 20 percent comes from ground rental, lease rental, tenant utilities payments, general aviation and reliever airport fees, and miscellaneous sources.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission receives no money from the state of Minnesota's general operating budget.