Who is MSP airport named after?

Ernest Groves Wold
The airport became Wold-Chamberlain Field in 1923, named after two Minnesotans (Ernest Groves Wold, 1897-191, and Cyrus Foss Chamberlain, 1896-1918) killed in World War I. The airfield was acquired by the Minneapolis Park Board in 1928, and the name was changed to Minneapolis Municipal Airport/Wold-Chamberlain Field.

Who owns MSP airport?

The Metropolitan Airports Commission
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and operates the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six smaller general aviation airports within the metro area.

How many people work MSP?

MSP covers 2,930 acres (1,186 ha) of land. The airport generates an estimated $15.9 billion a year for the Twin Cities’ economy and supports 87,000 workers. MSP is a major hub for Delta Air Lines. It also serves as the home airport for Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines.

How many planes land at MSP each day?

On average, more than 400,000 landings and takeoffs (aircraft operations) occur at MSP every year. Most operations occur during daytime hours….Operations.

When was MSP built?

Paul International Airport. In 1958, ground breaking ceremonies were held for the terminal, which opened to the public in 1962. It was designed to serve four million passengers a year by 1975. Passenger growth far exceeded projections, however, with more than 4.1 million people using the airport by 1967.

Which airport is MSP?

MSP
Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport/Code

What is the 2nd busiest airport in the world?

Beijing Capital International Airport
2019 statistics

What state is Minneapolis?

Minnesota
Minneapolis/State

Minneapolis, city, seat of Hennepin county, southeastern Minnesota, U.S. It lies at the head of navigation on the Mississippi River, near the river’s confluence with the Minnesota River.