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MSP airport map and walking times

MSP has 2 terminals and 8 concourses (A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H) with 121 gates, linked by the Blue Line light rail, which runs outside security.

Walking from the North Security checkpoint to the farthest gate, A14, takes about 10 to 15 minutes, train included.

Changing terminals can mean leaving security: walk out, ride the Blue Line light rail, then queue for security again, which varies.

Gate to gate

Your walk shows here, right under the button.

MSP airport map

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MSP airport map: 2 terminals and 8 concourses (A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H) with 121 gates, the Blue Line light rail and the Concourse C tram and the security checkpoints.
MSP airport map from our drawing. Map data OpenStreetMap contributors.

Terminals, concourses and gates

Terminal 1, Concourse A

13 gates. From the North Security checkpoint: nearest A2, 6 to 11 min; farthest A14, 10 to 15 min.

All 13 gates

Terminal 1, Concourse B

9 gates. From the North Security checkpoint: nearest B2, 6 to 11 min; farthest B16, 9 to 14 min.

All 9 gates

Terminal 1, Concourse C

27 gates. From the North Security checkpoint: nearest C1, 1 to 3 min; farthest C21, 6 to 11 min.

All 27 gates

Terminal 1, Concourse D

6 gates. From the North Security checkpoint: nearest D1, 1 to 3 min; farthest D4, 2 to 3 min.

Terminal 1, Concourse E

16 gates. From the North Security checkpoint: nearest E2, 1 to 2 min; farthest E16, 3 to 5 min. Past the checkpoint, turn right.

All 16 gates

Terminal 1, Concourse F

16 gates. From the North Security checkpoint: nearest F1, 3 to 5 min; farthest F16, 6 to 9 min. Past the checkpoint, turn right.

All 16 gates

Terminal 1, Concourse G

20 gates. From the North Security checkpoint: nearest G4, 3 to 5 min; farthest G22, 9 to 14 min.

All 20 gates

Terminal 2, Concourse H

14 gates. From Security Checkpoint 1: nearest H9, under 1 min; farthest H3, 3 to 5 min.

All 14 gates

Which airlines are in which terminals at MSP?

17 airlines fly from MSP. The airport's list gives each airline's terminal, not its gates.

Terminal 1 11 airlines

  • Aer Lingus
  • Air Canada
  • Air France
  • Alaska Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Delta
  • Denver Air Connection
  • Discover Airlines
  • KLM
  • United
  • WestJet

Terminal 2 6 airlines

  • Breeze
  • Condor
  • Frontier
  • Icelandair
  • Southwest
  • Sun Country

Gates: source pending. Airline list from mspairport.com, read 13 October 2026.

Can you walk between concourses at MSP?

Yes. Concourses inside Terminal 1: on foot and by tram, and you stay inside security.

No. Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 (light rail): by the light rail, which runs outside security, and you go through security again.

The Blue Line light rail comes about every 10 minutes and runs outside security.

The Concourse C tram comes about every 3 minutes.

Type any two gates in the gate to gate box to see the walk.

Connections that leave security

These connections leave security: Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 (light rail).

From Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, for example, gate A2 (Terminal 1) to gate H1 (Terminal 2):

  1. 1. Walk out through security at the NORTH Security Checkpoint (Terminal 1, Ticketing level)6 to 11 min
  2. 2. Go outside security to Terminal 2
  3. 3. You leave security. Plus the security line at Security Checkpoint 2 (Terminal 2, Level 2), which varies.
    Live wait times (airport site) · MyTSA
  4. 4. Walk in from security at Security Checkpoint 2 (Terminal 2, Level 2)2 to 3 min

Live wait times (airport site)

Walking times from security

From: each terminal's own checkpoint

Terminal 1, Concourse A
Gates A2 to A14, from the North Security checkpoint
6 to 15 min
Terminal 1, Concourse B
Gates B2 to B16, from the North Security checkpoint
6 to 14 min
Terminal 1, Concourse C
Gates C1 to C27, from the North Security checkpoint
1 to 11 min
Terminal 1, Concourse D
Gates D1 to D6, from the North Security checkpoint
1 to 3 min
Terminal 1, Concourse E
Gates E1 to E16, from the North Security checkpoint
1 to 5 min
Terminal 1, Concourse F
Gates F1 to F16, from the North Security checkpoint
3 to 9 min
Terminal 1, Concourse G
Gates G1 to G22, from the North Security checkpoint
3 to 14 min
Terminal 2, Concourse H
Gates H1 to H14, from Security Checkpoint 1
under 1 to 5 min

Walking from the North Security checkpoint to gate A14 at MSP takes about 10 to 15 minutes, train included.

Walking from the North Security checkpoint to gate B16 at MSP takes about 9 to 14 minutes, train included.

Walking from the North Security checkpoint to gate G22 at MSP takes about 9 to 14 minutes, train included.

Walking from the North Security checkpoint to gate C21 at MSP takes about 6 to 11 minutes, train included. How we work out times

Checked October 2026.

Security checkpoints at MSP

North Security checkpoint, Terminal 1
Hours: see the airport's site. Gates A2 to G22.
Security Checkpoint 1, Terminal 2
Hours: see the airport's site. Gates H1 to H14.
Security Checkpoint 2, Terminal 2
Hours: see the airport's site. Gates H1 to H14.
South Security checkpoint, Terminal 1
Hours: see the airport's site. Gates A2 to G22.

Checkpoint names from maps.mspairport.com, read 13 October 2026. Live wait times (airport site)

FAQ

How long does it take to get to Terminal 1, Concourse A at MSP?

From the North Security checkpoint, 6 to 11 minutes to the nearest Terminal 1, Concourse A gate, A2, and 10 to 15 minutes to A14, train included.

Do you go through security again when changing terminals at MSP?

Yes. The Blue Line light rail runs outside security, so a change of terminal means a new security line, which varies.

Which terminal has the most airlines at MSP?

Terminal 1, with 11 of the 17 airlines on the airport's list. Terminal 2 has 6.

How many gates does MSP have?

MSP has 121 gates in 2 terminals and 8 concourses (A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H).

Sources and last checked

mspairport.com airline list, read 13 October 2026; checkpoint names and positions from maps.mspairport.com, read 13 October 2026. Walkways from OpenStreetMap. Checked October 2026. How we work out times

Shops, food and lounges: see the airport's own map (maps.mspairport.com).