Economic Impact

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Building Our Economy

The Metropolitan Airports Commission's (MAC) seven airports and the air service they provide contribute to the broader economic strength of the Twin Cities region and the Upper Midwest. Recent studies of the airports' economic impact quantify the employment and commercial activity fueled by aviation activity.

MSP Airport Economic Impact Study MAC Reliever Airports Economic Impact Study

MSP's Annual Impact at a Glance

$21.3B
Total economic impact
$3.3B
Total government revenues
93,350
Jobs in Minnesota
$7.5B
Wages in Minnesota
24,380
Direct airport jobs

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Publications + Financials

Click here for the current information regarding the Metropolitan Airport Commission’s important publications and annual financial reports. 
Our Airports

The MAC owns and operates a seven-airport system. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) – one of the nation’s largest airports and a key airline hub – is our flagship facility.
Doing Business

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) leases retail, passenger services, and food & beverage concessions space at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) — one of the nation’s busiest airports and a hub for Delta Air Lines.