Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport - MSP Minnesota
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a joint-city airport that lies in between Minneapolis and Saint Paul within Hennepin County, Minnesota. With an airport code of MSP, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is the largest airport in the Upper Midwest of USA. Along with accommodating the largest volume of passengers than any other airport in the region, it also serves as a military base, housing the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station.
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The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport was previously Speedway Field, but became the World-Chamberlain Field in 1921. It was renamed, as it is known today in 1944. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport got its share of the limelight when it served as one of the main sets for the 1970s American film “Airport,” directed by George Seaton. In an effort to reduce the noise pollution the airport caused and the ensuing disturbance to the nearby residents, the Metropolitan Airports Commission outfitted nearby homes with sound insulation. Nearby areas to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport include Roseville, St. Paul, North Oaks, Newport, Maple Grove, Dayton, and Cottage Grove.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Lying just a mile away from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Hotel. This hotel is a favorite among inbound guests for its high-quality amenities and convenience of being connected to the airport. Another hotel that located to a mere 1.5 miles away from the airport is the Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport South.
Nearby airports to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport are the St. Paul Downtown Airport and the New Richmond Regional Airport.