2 3 The Metropolitan Airports Commission(MAC) owns and operates one of the largest airport systems in the United States, including Minneapolis- St. Paul International (MSP) – the nation’s 16th busiest commercial airport – and six general aviation airports in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. By law, the MAC can own and operate airports within a 35-mile radius of city halls in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The MAC system helps connect people and businesses in the Upper Midwest to friends, family, colleagues, clients and customers around the world. It supports Minnesota’s ability to attract and retain Fortune 500 firms and small businesses alike.