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Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

Minneapolis, MN

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Checkpoint counts

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At a glance

MSP terminal and checkpoint facts

Terminals
2

Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey).

Concourses
C, E, F, G (T1); H (T2)
Checkpoints
T1 North and South, plus T2 main checkpoint

T1 North and South both reach every concourse; no post-security link between T1 and T2.

Operating hours
Typical 4:00 AM opening; closing after last departure.
Peak hours (local)
5:00-8:30 AM and 3:00-6:30 PM local time (Delta hub).
TSA PreCheck
Available

PreCheck at T1 North, T1 South, and T2.

CLEAR Plus
Available
Source: official MSP reference

Planning bullets

How locals actually plan MSP

MSP is terminal-first, then North/South checkpoint inside Terminal 1.

Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey) are separate buildings with no post-security connection.

Inside Terminal 1, North and South security both reach every concourse; choose the shorter published line.

Terminal 2 is a single checkpoint; if your airline is there, your only lever is PreCheck vs. standard.

Checkpoint access

Which checkpoint reaches your gate?

MSP is terminal-specific. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are separate; within Terminal 1, the North and South checkpoints can be used by all passengers.

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Official MSP resources

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Nearby airports

Straight-line distance to other covered airports

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MSP TSA wait times today

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How early to get to MSP

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When to leave for MSP

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MSP TSA PreCheck wait times

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Frequently asked questions

MSP answers from the facts above

How many terminals does MSP have?

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport operates 2 terminals: Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey).

Does MSP have TSA PreCheck and CLEAR?

TSA PreCheck is available at MSP (precheck at t1 north, t1 south, and t2.). CLEAR Plus is available.

When is MSP busiest?

Peak departure windows are typically 5:00-8:30 AM and 3:00-6:30 PM local time (Delta hub). Build extra buffer during those windows and for holiday travel periods.

How often does TravelTSA refresh MSP?

TravelTSA refreshes the source airport wait-time page every 3 minutes and surfaces new checkpoint data as the airport publishes it.