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Welcome to all the
@prince
fans in town for
#PrinceCelebration2022
! If you're passing through the airport, be sure to keep an eye out for the mural by Rock 'CYFI' Martinez on the tram level and our Prince store in the Terminal 1 mall. 💜
HUGE news!
@Lufthansa_USA
announces its first-ever flights from the Twin Cities with the launch of year-round service between MSP and Frankfurt beginning June 4, 2024. Aboard the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, locals will find numerous connections to Germany, Europe and beyond.
The planespotters at MSP are truly incredible. Check out this shot from yesterday's presidential visit with Marine One departing MSP bound for Northfield.
A stunning look at airfield crews working through the final wave of the winter storm this morning at
@mspairport
.
Many flights have been canceled this morning, but flight operations will pick back up this afternoon.
Stay tuned to latest flight status.
Shamrock tail sighting at MSP confirmed for 2024.
@AerLingus
announces its return to
@mspairport
with service to
#Dublin
beginning April 29.
Ireland’s national carrier will begin with five weekly flights to the Emerald Isle next summer.
Masks are still required at
@mspairport
in compliance with a
@TSA
security directive.
We will continue to monitor for any updates or changes from this federal agency regarding the health and safety of our travelers, employees, and other airport users.
#MSPAirport
Thanks to our crews working overnight, our three main runways are open and operating this morning. If you have questions about your flight’s status, please check with your airline.
Welcome back, Aer Lingus!! ☘
We are thrilled to see the return of nonstop service to Dublin. With four flights a week, year-round, the Emerald Isle is primed for your next adventure.
Our snow plow conga line will be out this afternoon clearing runways as quickly as possible, but flights may still be impacted by today's winter storm. Please contact your airline to verify your flight's status before heading to the airport.
@zhaabowekwe
@TSA
We are so sorry to hear about your experience, Tara, and we'll send this tweet along to
@TSA
leadership for follow-up. We'd also be happy to file a formal complaint on your behalf, if you DM us your contact information.
Crews were able to clear a runway to allow today��s last remaining flight to depart, and will continue to work overnight to prepare for tomorrow’s operations.
MSP recently had a very special aircraft refuel on our campus. The
@SOFIAtelescope
is a Boeing 747SP that carries a 106-inch reflecting telescope to study the universe from 40,000 feet. Designed for extremely long-range flights, only 45 747SP's were ever made.
New service announcement!
@AerLingus
will be offering daily direct service to
@DublinAirport
beginning next July. May the wind always be at your back. More info:
Since the Antonov An-124 is still in town, we thought we'd stop by to take a few glamour shots. For our AV geeks, it is scheduled to depart this Saturday at 6 a.m.
Due to low visibility and the fast rate of snowfall, our runways are currently closed. We're hoping to resume operations at 9:30 a.m., if conditions improve. Please contact your airline for your specific flight's status.
35 years ago today,
@Delta
decided to start service at MSP Airport and today, we are their second largest hub airport in the world. Happy anniversary and cheers to many more!
Put your paws together for
@mspairport
's Eebbers - winner of the
@TSA
's 2022 Cutest K9 Contest!
Eebbers was born into TSA’s Puppy Program and is the last remaining canine from the Puppy Program still working daily for TSA.
Congratulations on your win, Eebers!
#NationalDogDay
Lets give a warm round of ap-paws to both Eebbers and his handler, Jean Carney, as they celebrate their retirement!
Thank you both for a tremendous career spent protecting passengers at
@mspairport
and other high-profile events nationwide!
Due to a lack of visibility and the fast rate of snowfall, no flights are currently taking off or landing at MSP. We're hoping to resume flight operations by 7 p.m.
A top ten snow season calls for top-level equipment. This year's snow could only be tamed by some truly heavy-duty equipment and the teams behind them at
@mspairport
.
#MSPAirport
The
@SOFIAtelescope
was here to refuel this afternoon! SOFIA is a Boeing 747SP aircraft modified to carry a 106-inch reflecting telescope. Designed for extremely long-range flights, only 45 747SP's were ever made. 😳
Did You Know?
See 18 - located on the C concourse of Terminal 1 at
@mspairport
- is the first state-of-the-art cinema in any major U.S. airport and features around-the-clock shorts, music videos, and award-winning documentaries from Minnesota’s film community.
#MSPAirport
Get your passports ready! Next year is primed to be the summer of transatlantic travel with
@Delta
announcing service from MSP to Dublin for the very first time!
Seasonal service to Ireland begins May 9. ✈️🍀
We're excited to announce our new aircraft viewing area with an outdoor pool! Tickets for entry will be available later this year. Check out for more information.
Sending love and gratitude to all the airport employees that are working tirelessly to provide an essential service to the public. Thank you for rising to the occasion and keeping Minnesota safe.
ACI World has just named MSP the Best Airport in North America in its size category for the FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW! Thanks to all of our travelers, employees and volunteers for making it happen once again.
The first
@Airbus
A220 EVER came to MSP this morning!
@Delta
plans to incorporate 75 of these aircraft into its fleet in the coming months. We're not trying to be rude, but we can't stop staring at it!
Our world-class snow removal team is on deck to clear the runways as soon as snow appears, but flights still may be impacted by today's winter storm. Please contact your airline to verify your flight's status before heading to the airport.
MSP Airport is still open, but due to heavy snowfall and winds in the area, all four of our runways are closed. Please check with your airline to verify the status of your flight. Teams are working to get them re-opened asap.
Crews at
@mspairport
assisted Delta in removing passengers off of Flt
#1819
. The nose gear of the A320 aircraft went off the taxiway at 6:40 p.m.
Unrelated to that incident, runways were closed an hour later due to excessive freezing drizzle.
Nothing compares to Prince – one of our newest shops at MSP! The shop pays tribute to the local legend with an interior that celebrates the artist through music videos, artwork and merchandise. A recent grand opening party helped us introduce this unique concept to our travelers.
Today is Mother's Day, the day where we get to celebrate all the wonderful mothers in this world. Here's a pic that was captured at MSP Airport of a momma bird caring for her young.
We're very proud to announce that our Field Maintenance crew has received the Balchen/Post Award for their excellence in snow and ice removal this year. Total snowfall this season was 77.1 inches, more than 40% above the seasonal average.
This morning we joined
@Delta
Air Lines to celebrate the return of service to Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) ahead of the first weekday flight.
Tokyo is one of MSP's longest-served international destinations.
#MSPAirport
Whether you need a Great Dane-sized hug or a tiny Teacup Poodle to cuddle, we have the perfect Animal Ambassador for you. Bishop (left) is one of our biggest doggos and weighs in at an impressive 170 lbs. Cola (right) is our smallest pupper at an itty-bitty 2.5 lbs.
We are incredibly grateful for the men and women that perform over 28,000 hours of cleaning each month to keep the airport safe and clean. Every day they work tirelessly to disinfect seating areas, checkpoints, equipment, and touchpoints so that we can all Travel Confidently.
Condor returns to MSP this evening with some extra pizzazz!
We're excited to see the A330neo sporting the iconic striped livery — but which color will it be??!
Not one, not two, but THREE.
@ACIWorld
just named MSP Airport the best airport in North America for its size category for the third year in a row!
#humblebrag
The Airport Foundation MSP’s Animal Ambassador program gives our travelers free pets, tail wags and cuddles from trained therapy dogs who come in a variety of fluffiness and sizes.
14.9" of snow doesn't scare off the
@mspairport
team! Take a look at how these unsung heroes keep aircraft and travelers moving during Minnesota's snowy season!
#MSPAirport
Staying at the airport tonight? We’ll have 800 sleeping mats available. Find them in Terminal 1 near Gate C14, Dunkin’ Donuts in the airport mall, and on the Ticketing Level Mezzanine. In Terminal 2 mats will be near Gates H3 and H11, and Bag Claim D.
#SuperBowl52
Thank you to
@mnhealth
,
@GovTimWalz
and
@LtGovFlanagan
for doing everything you can to keep us safe and healthy — including a pop-up, single dose vaccination site at Terminal 1.
Learn more here:
We're experiencing delays and cancellations due to the winter storm. Please contact your airline to check your flight's status before coming to the airport.
How many people does it take to put together a giant, light-up, walk-through ornament? The answer is three people, working for about two hours, which makes for a pretty great time-lapse video.
#merryandbright
#HappyHolidays
Today, we got to say hello to the new
@Delta
A220! They begin their A220 service on Friday, June 28 from MSP to Dallas/Ft. Worth. Did we mention this aircraft has a window in the restroom?
Runways at
@mspairport
have closed due to excessive snowfall rates and low visibility. Current conditions are expected to continue through at least 4 p.m.
Check here for the latest information regarding any arriving or departing flights out of
#mspairport
.
For this National Aviation Day, we want to turn it over to our aviation spotters! Reply to this tweet with your best shots. Winner gets bragging rights and a sweet swag bag.
#AirportTwitter
#NationalAviationDay