MSP ranked top airport in 2024 by Travel+Leisure survey
MSP Airport undergoing largest makeover ever
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta Air Lines have launched the single largest interior renovation of concourses and passenger gate areas at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s (MSP) Terminal 1, which opened in 1962. The $242 million project will include work on six of the seven concourses at Terminal 1. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has been named the No. 1 airport in the United States, according to a new survey list.
The MSP airport saw nearly 35 million passengers in 2023, and was ranked among hundreds of survey participants for categories that included access, check-in and security, restaurants and bars, shopping, and design.
The ranking is part of the World’s Best Awards survey for 2024 compiled by Travel+Leisure.
"The best accolades are those that come directly from customers and travelers, so it’s an honor for MSP to be recognized by Travel+Leisure readers for industry excellence," said Brian Ryks, CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) in a statement following the announcement. "Our many partners across the airport community are focused on delivering best-in-class service, creating accessible facilities, offering a refreshing mix of shops and restaurants, and — most of all — providing exceptional airport experiences for our travelers."
A total of more than 700,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties.
In 2023, MSP was ranked No. 4 in the survey.
MSP is the 19th busiest commercial airport in the U.S., the second-largest hub for Delta Air Lines, and the hometown base for Sun Country Airlines.