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Proximity to MSP International Airport and Air Traffic Over Apple Valley

Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is located just 10-15 minutes north of Apple Valley. One of the world's busiest yet safest airports, it ranks among the top US airports for on-time arrivals and is legendary for its ability to handle ice and snow.

Service includes more than 1200 takeoffs and landings daily, two foreign flag carriers, eleven regional airlines, eight major US airlines, eighteen charter airlines, sixteen cargo carriers.

New North-South Runway 17/35

The Metropolitan Airports Commission's (MAC) opened a new 8,000 foot north-south runway (Runway 17/35) on October 27, 2005. The addition of Runway 17/35 will add 25 percent more capacity at MSP and allow the airport to meet growing demand for air service nationally and internationally. For more information on the new runway, please choose from the topic links below:

Noise Information >>>

MAC Aviation & Noise Satellites Programs Department >>>

Brief Runway 17/35 History >>>

Runway Usage Information >>>

Part 150 Update >>>

FAQ's >>>

The City has asked questions of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) on behalf of residents. To view these questions with the responses the City has received from the MAC >>>

MSP Airport Web Site on Runway 17/135 >>>

MSP Airport Web Site on Airfield Improvements >>>

MSP Airport Web Site on Airport Expansion >>>

Metropolitan Council’s Updated Builders Guide Mitigating Aricraft Noise in New Residential Construction(PDF) >>>

Content updated on: 28-Sep-2006


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MSP International Airport

MAC Runway 17

MAC Aviation & Noise Satellites Programs Department

MSP Airport Dual Track Airport Planning Process
New Runway 17/35 & Airport Layout Plan Approval

 

Noise Information

Brief Runway 17/35 History

Runway Usage Information

Part 150 Update

FAQ's

Questions to MAC