Pickup and drop-off at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

Where

Curb in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (right by the terminal)

Picking upPermittedYou may pull to the curb only long enough to pick up a waiting traveler: the traveler must have retrieved their bags and be waiting outside the terminal before you pull curbside. Exchange cell phone numbers so your traveler can call you when they land and you can avoid circling the roadway.

WaitingNot permittedStrict federal security directives prohibit parked or unattended vehicles on the roadways in front of the terminals, even for a short time. Parking your vehicle at the curb while you wait for arriving travelers to emerge from the terminal is not allowed. Unattended vehicles may be ticketed and towed.

Where

FLEX Lane in the upper-level Departures loop at Terminal 1 (doors 5-8)

Picking upPermittedThe FLEX Lane is also a designated area for pick-up at Terminal 1, with terminal access via doors 5-8.

Where

Express Drop-off / Pick-up on Level 2 of the Purple Ramp, next to the skyway (Terminal 2)

Maximum height

Up to 2.49 meters

Picking upPermittedVehicles entering the Express Drop-off / Pick-up area have the option to enter the Hourly Parking area should you need to wait or leave your vehicle.

Where

Level 3 of the Gold Ramp (Terminal 1)

Picking upPermittedCovered Hourly Parking on Level 3 of the Gold Ramp is intended for pick-ups and drop-offs at Terminal 1 and limited to visits shorter than 4 hours. It connects to Terminal 1 via skyway, so you can park and wait inside.

Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Terminal 1: Hourly Parking

Where

Orange and Purple Ramps at Terminal 2

Picking upPermittedHourly Parking in the covered Orange and Purple Ramps is intended for pick-ups and drop-offs at Terminal 2. It connects to Terminal 2 via skyway, so you can park and wait inside, and is adjacent to the Express Lane Drop-off / Pick-up area.

Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Terminal 2: Hourly Parking

Where

East and West Cell Phone Waiting Lots on Post Road (4921 and 4211 Post Road), between Terminals 1 and 2

WaitingPermittedIf you're simply picking someone up, wait for their "I'm ready!" call in one of two complimentary cell phone waiting lots. The East and West lots are located 0.2 miles apart on the south side of Post Road, approximately halfway between Terminals 1 and 2. Have your traveler call you when they've picked up their luggage and are exiting the terminal.

Where

Curb in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (right by the terminal)

Dropping offPermittedYou may pull to the curb in front of a terminal only long enough to drop off a traveler. Know which airline your traveler is flying: there are two terminals at MSP, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with different airlines at each.

WaitingNot permittedStrict federal security directives prohibit parked or unattended vehicles on the roadways in front of the terminals, even for a short time. Parking your vehicle at the curb while you wait for arriving travelers to emerge from the terminal is not allowed. Unattended vehicles may be ticketed and towed.

Where

FLEX Lane in the upper-level Departures loop at Terminal 1 (doors 5-8)

Dropping offPermittedThe FLEX Lane is a newly designated area for drop-off and pick-up in the upper-level Departures loop, with terminal access via doors 5-8. Follow signage to the left lane of the upper Departures loop, then take the first left into the FLEX Lane at the top of the rise. Passengers enter via doors 5-8, take an elevator, escalator or stairway up to the next level, then a short skyway to the terminal. For optimal accessibility, the most convenient way to enter is via the designated area at doors 2 and 3.

Where

Express Drop-off / Pick-up on Level 2 of the Purple Ramp, next to the skyway (Terminal 2)

Maximum height

Up to 2.49 meters

Dropping offPermittedIn addition to the terminal curb, visitors at Terminal 2 can use the Express Lane when picking up or dropping off travelers. Located next to the skyway on Level 2 of the Purple Ramp, it provides a free, climate-controlled alternative to the main roadway.

Where

Level 3 of the Gold Ramp (Terminal 1)

Dropping offPermittedTerminal 1 Hourly Parking is intended for pick-ups and drop-offs at Terminal 1.

Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Terminal 1: Hourly Parking

Where

Orange and Purple Ramps at Terminal 2

Dropping offPermittedTerminal 2 Hourly Parking is intended for pick-ups and drop-offs at Terminal 2.

Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Terminal 2: Hourly Parking

Where

East and West Cell Phone Waiting Lots on Post Road (4921 and 4211 Post Road), between Terminals 1 and 2

WaitingPermittedIf you're simply picking someone up, wait for their "I'm ready!" call in one of two complimentary cell phone waiting lots. The East and West lots are located 0.2 miles apart on the south side of Post Road, approximately halfway between Terminals 1 and 2. Have your traveler call you when they've picked up their luggage and are exiting the terminal.