Community Connections

The Airport Foundation MSP’s annual State of the Airport luncheon brings the MAC, local businesses and regional leaders together, highlighting the collective impact on air travel, commerce and economic development. 

The 2024 luncheon was the most successful yet, drawing a record-breaking 615 attendees. Key speakers included MAC Chair Rick King, MAC CEO Brian Ryks and Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, who all shared perspectives on the industry’s growth, technological advancements in aviation, and the impact of airports on the community. Airport Foundation MSP President and CEO Jana Webster and Director of Arts@MSP Ben Owen shared highlights of the foundation’s work in 2024.

Organized by the Airport Police Department (APD), Night to Unite is MSP's in-terminal version of the National Night Out events intended to build connections between law enforcement and the communities they serve. APD — joined by the Airport Fire Department and other first responders from around MSP — invited travelers, safety partners and tenants to learn more about crime prevention efforts. This event helped strengthen partnerships among first responders and the airport community.

At MSP, the Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) has been at the forefront of addressing aircraft noise concerns for more than two decades. In 2024, the NOC completed 16 projects advancing its work to assess airport noise issues, provide policy recommendations to the MAC Board of Commissioners, monitor use of established noise policy, and provide a public forum for stakeholders in the community. This work is made possible through partnerships linking the MAC, the community, airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to provide a balanced forum for stakeholders.