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Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is the largest commercial airport in Minnesota and one of the most important hub airports in the Upper Midwest. It combines strong local demand with a major Delta Air Lines hub and an expanding international network.
Quick Answer (2026): MSP handled 36,071,627 passengers in 2025. The airport also recorded 342,673 aircraft operations and set records for both international passengers and international destinations.
MSP key statistics
| Metric | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total passengers | 36,071,627 | 2025 |
| Total passengers | 37,168,451 | 2024 |
| Aircraft operations | 342,673 | 2025 |
| International passengers | 3.61 million | 2025 |
| Destinations served | 166 | 2025 |
| Average daily departing seats | 59,148 | 2025 |
How many passengers use MSP?
MSP handled 36,071,627 passengers in 2025. That was down about 3% from 37,168,451 in 2024, but it still kept Minneapolis-Saint Paul above the 36 million mark and firmly in the top tier of U.S. airports.
Even more important, 2025 was not a weak year operationally. It was a year of shifting traffic mix, with international demand continuing to grow even as total passenger traffic eased slightly.
MSP international growth
In 2025, MSP set records in both international destinations and international passengers. The airport handled 3.61 million international passengers, which accounted for about 10% of total traffic, and reached 35 international destinations.
That growth was helped by Delta’s new service to Copenhagen and Rome, giving Minnesota travelers a total of eight nonstop European destinations.
How many flights does MSP handle?
MSP supported 342,673 aircraft operations in 2025, compared with 342,124 in 2024. Commercial airlines served 166 destinations, up three from the previous year.
Airlines also provided 59,148 average daily departing seats in 2025, showing how much service depth MSP maintains even in a softer overall demand year.
MSP economic impact
A 2026 Metropolitan Airports Commission study said MSP now supports $21.3 billion in annual economic output and more than 93,000 jobs. That gives the airport one of the strongest economic-impact profiles in the Midwest.
FAQ
How many passengers used MSP in 2025?
MSP handled 36,071,627 passengers in 2025.
How many aircraft operations did MSP record in 2025?
MSP recorded 342,673 aircraft operations in 2025.
How many international passengers used MSP in 2025?
MSP handled a record 3.61 million international passengers in 2025.
How many destinations does MSP serve?
Commercial airlines at MSP served 166 destinations in 2025.
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