A Message from Our Chair and CEO - 2024 Annual Report

We are pleased to present the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) 2024 Annual Report.

In 2024, we celebrated a banner year for growth and recognition. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) surpassed 37.2 million total passengers, an increase of 6.9% from 2023, while the MAC general aviation airports saw a 1% increase in operations. MSP added service to exciting overseas destinations, courtesy of Aer Lingus, Delta Air Lines and — for the first time ever — Lufthansa. All told, airlines added seven nonstop destinations in 2024, helping to drive a 5.7% increase in domestic travelers and a 19.6% increase in international travelers.

We earned several prestigious industry and global travel awards. The MAC’s capital improvement program budget surpassed $1 billion for the first time ever as we continued investing in our airfield and terminal facilities. We also finalized a long-term plan featuring key projects to ensure that MSP meets the needs of our region for decades to come. 

The MAC made progress toward our 2030 sustainability goals, achieving Level 3 accreditation from Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program. And we continued to support the development of the Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub as a strategy to reduce aviation-related emissions.

Please enjoy this 2024 Annual Report highlighting our accomplishments in the past year and our ongoing commitment to provide exceptional airport experiences so Minnesota thrives.

Sincerely,

Rick King, Chair of the Board

Brian Ryks, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer