An expansive floating cloud of metal forms now sparks intrigue and reflection at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Internationally renowned artist Kipp Kobayashi’s “The Dreams We Carry” rises within the two-story Concourse G Rotunda in Terminal 1 — near gates G18-22 — offering views from below or through the windows of MSP’s newest Delta Sky […]
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MAC Approves 2040 Long-Term Plan for Flying Cloud Airport
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board recently approved a long-term plan for Eden Prairie’s Flying Cloud Airport (FCM), the busiest general aviation airport in the Twin Cities. The Flying Cloud Airport 2040 Long-Term Plan provides a high-level framework for future development projects and improvements over the next two decades within the existing airfield space. There […]
MAC Completes Decade of Renovations in MSP Airport Departures and Arrivals Halls
Photo – MSP Airport’s Terminal 1 ticketing hall. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission Passengers and visitors traveling to and through Terminal 1’s pre-security areas at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) have witnessed a major conversion in progress over the last decade. The result: MSP’s ticketing and arrival lobbies have taken a multi-generational leap from […]
Mark Rudolph Promoted to Assistant Director of Field Maintenance
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Mark Rudolph to assistant director of field maintenance to oversee Federal Aviation Administration airfield maintenance compliance requirements at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the 17th busiest passenger airport in the country. In his new role, Rudolph will assist with all maintenance programming operations, such as airport emergency planning, […]
Michael Grzincich Receives 2025 Phillips 66 Aviation EAA Young Eagles Leadership Award
Phillips 66® Aviation presented the 2025 Phillips 66® Aviation Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award to Michael Grzincich. As a Young Eagles Coordinator of EAA Chapter 237 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Michael has introduced nearly 1,100 youth to the joy of flight, making him one of Minnesota’s most dedicated aviation mentors. “I’m honored […]
Metropolitan Airports Commission Promotes Eric Gilles to Director of Planning
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Eric Gilles to director of planning within its Planning and Development Division after a national search. The MAC owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities. Promoted from senior airport planner, Gilles will oversee all planning and coordination of […]
MAC Selects Alyssa Carlson as Assistant Director, Concessions and Business Development
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Alyssa Carlson for the position of assistant director, concessions and business development. In this role, Carlson will be responsible for the design, development, management and operation of terminal concession programs and non-aeronautical development at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the 18th busiest airport by passengers in the United […]
MSP Partners with CBP on Technology to Improve Security, Wait Times
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has partnered with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to deliver a new initiative aimed at improving security, reducing passenger wait times and enhancing the international arrival experience for passengers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). MSP is the 12th U.S. airport or port of entry to deploy Enhanced Passenger […]
Delta Air Lines Launches MSP Airport Routes to Rome and Copenhagen
Delta Air Lines is launching two new international routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) just as the start of the summer travel season kicks off ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Delta and MSP celebrated the airport’s the first-ever nonstop departure to Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH), on Thursday, May 22. The seasonal flights now […]
Discover Airlines Takes Over MSP’s Lufthansa Frankfurt Route
Discover Airlines has taken over a key international route from its sister carrier Lufthansa for nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Frankfurt International Airport (FRA). Discover Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, began operating flights from MSP four times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) on May 2, nearly […]
