Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, also less commonly known as Wold–Chamberlain Field, is a joint civil-military public-use international airport located in Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, Minnesota, United States. Although situated within the unorganized territory, the airport is centrally located within 10 miles of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul. In addition to primarily hosting commercial flights from major American and some international airlines, the airport is also home to several United States Air Force and Minnesota Air National Guard operations. The airport is also used by a variety of air cargo operators. MSP is the busiest airport in the Upper Midwest.
Aerial view of the airport in 2012
FAA airport diagram
Delta A220-300 landing at MSP with a Delta 757-200 taxiing in the foreground.
Delta Air Lines jets parked at Concourse C
Fort Snelling (unorganized territory), Minnesota
Fort Snelling is an unorganized territory in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is named after historic Fort Snelling, which is located within its boundaries. The district also includes Coldwater Spring park, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, parts of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and several government facilities. As of the 2020 census the territory had a population of 322 people.
Aerial photograph of Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport showing much of the unorganized territory of Fort Snelling. The historic fort is by the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota toward the upper right of the photograph, and Fort Snelling National Cemetery is at center right.
View of the Round Tower. The flag is at half-staff because former American President Ronald Reagan had died just prior to the day the photograph was taken.