MSP has been internationally recognized by other airports for its efficient snow removal operations. Not only has the number of cars increased by an average of 30 percent per year, but the average vehicle stay is longer. The airport's 12,000 parking spaces are often filled, particularly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday when business travel is at a high level. For safety reasons, pedestrian and auto traffic have been separated. Now pedestrians can travel more safely and comfortably between the parking ramp and terminal building through the skyways or along the Tunnel Level.
Automobile traffic can also travel more safely and efficiently, reducing slow downs and congestion.
For nearly 30 years, the MAC has been active in mitigating aircraft noise in surrounding neighborhoods. The MAC is committed to minimizing the environmental effects of its operations on nearby neighborhoods and natural resources. MSP has one of the first and most effective aircraft noise mitigation programs in the world. The MAC also works with communities surrounding its reliever airports to reduce aircraft noise impacts and other environmental impacts. The airport dates to 1920, when the Twin Cities Aero Club took over a failed motor speedway and used the approximately 160 acres for a landing strip.