Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP Airport - TSA Security Wait Times Information
MSP is a fairly busy airport, and is also a connector for some major airlines. That said, the departures areas can get very busy during certain times of the day so it is best to be prepared. You can find information about each security checkpoint and their hours of operation below.
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MSP Airport features CLEAR expedited security screening. Joining CLEAR will save you time and stress in Minneapolis Airport security lines. See below for TSA/CLEAR hours for enrollment and screening. As an added benefit you can use your CLEAR credentials to get fast access to Target Field.
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Maps, Airlines & Amenities
Minneapolis-St Paul Airport (MSP) Terminals
Helpful Tips & Resources
iFly.com can help you get to, through, and between airports around the world. Here are some things you may need to know that can help you on your journey specific to MSP:
- Once you get through security, pull up the interactive terminal map to navigate to your gate, and see all the restaurant and shopping options along the way.
- Remember that a great low-cost alternative to parking within the airport facility is to use on off-airport parking lot. They offer lower costs, a bit further away from the terminals. Reserve here.
- If you have some time before your flight's departure, be sure to grab a bite, peruse the shops, or jump on the free wifi and get caught up on those emails.
- Lose something while in the terminal area? Find the contact info you need for lost & found here.
- If your flight is arriving to the airport from another city and need a quick way to get to your destination, give a call to one of these taxi or limo service providers.
MSP FLIGHT DELAYS
Before you head to the airport, be sure to check MSP Arrival Delays, MSP Departure Delays, or use iFly's MSP Flight Tracker.
MSP TSA Security Checkpoints - Location and Hours
Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) TSA Security Checkpoints
Concourses: A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Note that both MSP (North and South) TSA security checkpoints are at the “Ticketing” Level. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR passengers should use the South security checkpoint only. All other travelers (standard, First Class/Sky Priority and CLEAR) should use the North checkpoint.
CLEAR Lanes and Enrollment
North Checkpoint: 4:30 AM to 9:00 PM
South Checkpoint: 4:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Skyway Security Checkpoint (#10)
Location: On C/G connector bridge
Hours: M-F 5:30 AM to 1:15 PM
InterContinental Hotel MSP Airport
Location: Coming from the hotel
Hours: Daily, 5:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Notes: Hotel guests need a printed (or electronic) boarding pass for a flight departing from Terminal 1 and have carry-on baggage only to gain access to the airport through this checkpoint.
Security Checkpoint (#7)
Location: on Concourse G for international connecting travelers only.
Terminal 2 (Humphrey) TSA Security Checkpoints
Concourse H
Checkpoint 1
Location: Near the Orange and Purple Parking Ramp skywaysNear the Orange and Purple Parking Ramp skyways.
Hours: Daily, 3:30 AM and 10 PM
Checkpoint 2
Location: Near Checkpoint 1
Hours: Peak travel times only.
View MSP Security Checkpoint Map
Global Entry at MSP
Global Entry is available at both MSP terminals. View Global Entry Terminal 1 MapCLEAR Lanes
CLEAR expedited security screening is available at Minneapolis Airport. CLEAR counters are located at MSP Terminal 1, both North and South checkpoints.
TSA PreCheck at MSP
TSA PreCheck passengers can enjoy expedited screening at MSP, and min most cases you don’t have to remove your: shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets. For more information and to enroll, visit the TSA website.About MSP Security Wait Times
Security wait times at Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP Airport are approximate and can vary based on several factors including severe weather, TSA staffing, airport construction, etc.
MSP TSA security wait time forecasts are made leveraging flight volume data and TSA staffing models. Using advanced data science, wait times for Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP Airport are projected, that barring extreme outliers, are within five minutes in accuracy, as validated by large US airlines. The TSA urges all travelers to arrive at airport well in advance of scheduled flight departures and has provided security checkpoint wait time information for as a guide to assist in travel planning. Please be sure to check with your airline for ticket counter wait times as well as possible changes to flight schedules, as these and other factors influence your decision regarding how early to arrive at MSP. Please be aware that each airline has a recommended arrival time and even stricter required arrival times.
All airlines require that you arrive at the check-in counter, the flight's departure gate and even on board and in your assigned seat a prescribed amount of time before the flight's scheduled departure time. The amount of the advance arrival time required varies depending on the airline you are using. Most airlines' conditions of carriage state that with many of their tickets, failure to arrive at the check-in counter, the flight's departure gate and your assigned seat a prescribed amount of time before the flight's scheduled departure time may cause you to be denied boarding and cause you to forfeit any refund or other compensation due for the unused ticket even if you have advance seat assignments and advance boarding passes.