Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Runway 17-35 will close Sept. 8 for six weeks to upgrade electrical systems on the runway and connected taxiways. During the project, crews will replace all existing elevated and in-pavement halogen fixtures with energy-efficient LED lighting along the entire runway — completing a multi-year effort to modernize airfield lighting. “This […]
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MnDOT Awards $8 Million for Safety Upgrades at Minnesota Airports
Photo – Construction project taking place at Rochester International Airport (RST) Improvement projects at 39 Minnesota airports recently got clearance for takeoff, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. MnDOT will award $8 million collectively for pavement improvement and turf rehabilitation, crack rehabilitation and removal of obstructions on runways and taxiways. Other projects include planning […]
MSP Airport Debuts Tactile Maps to Expand Traveler Accessibility
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is providing a new navigational resource for people who are blind or have low vision. MSP is the first airport in North America to offer tactile maps for its entire suite of public restrooms to help users better understand the layout of key fixtures within each facility. “This adds another […]
Game on! MSP Airport First to Open Portal Lounge
The new Portal Lounge at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Photo Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Air travelers and gamers have a new way to unite at Portal Lounge, a first-of-its-kind immersive entertainment and social venue at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Portal Lounge — located in Terminal 1 at the intersection of Concourses C […]
Metropolitan Airports Commission Promotes Matt Krogh to Associate General Counsel
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Matt Krogh to associate general counsel. Since joining the MAC’s Legal Affairs department in 2012, Krogh has served as primary legal counsel to multiple departments and has worked closely with members of the MAC Board of Commissioners on various high-visibility initiatives. The MAC owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul […]
MSP Begins Redevelopment Efforts for Terminal 1 Concessions; Seeks New Businesses to Attend Upcoming Information Sessions
Photo – The Terminal 1 Airport Mall at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is launching the first major redevelopment of Terminal 1 concessions at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in nearly a decade. This summer, the MAC will release a request for proposals (RFP) including […]
MAC General Aviation Airports Record Another Year of Growth
Photo – An aircraft on approach to land on Runway 32-14 at St. Paul Downtown Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. 2025 proved to be another strong year for general aviation airports operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). New year-end data shows the MAC supported 387,302 operations (takeoffs or landings) at its six […]
James Lawrence Appointed Chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission
James Lawrence has been appointed chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board, which oversees Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities. Lawrence currently chairs the commission’s Planning, Development and Environment Committee and is acting vice chair of the 15-member board. He was first appointed in 2021 to […]
Cirrus Delivers 11,000th SR Series Aircraft
Cirrus has delivered its 11,000th SR Series aircraft, a testament to the company’s innovation, safety, quality and service. The latest model, SR Series G7+, features Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland, the world’s first FAA-certified autonomous emergency landing system in a single-engine piston. The SR Series product line (SR20, SR22 and SR22T) was first delivered in 1999 […]
MSP Airport Completes Largest Renovation of Terminal 1
Photo – New terrazzo flooring and dynamic lighting are some of the interior improvements in Terminal 1 as part of the Airport Modernization Program at MSP Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta Air Lines announce the completion of the largest-ever interior renovation of Terminal 1 concourses and […]
