— Airport Guide
Flying Through Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport With Your Pet
Everything you need to know about pet relief areas, terminal maps, TSA screening, and pet travel tips at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.
Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport at a Glance
✈ Airport Code
ATL
👥Annual Passengers
36M+
🐾Pet Relief Areas
4 Outside Terminal, 4 Inside Terminal
🕐Open 24 Hours
Yes
🌐Official Airport Site
🗺️Terminal Maps
Flying With Your Pet Through Minneapolis/St. Paul - Quick Tips
- Arrive 30 minutes earlier than usual
- Visit a relief area before security. .
- Keep vaccination records handy
- Bring extra waste bags
- Confirm airline pet policies before travel
Navigating Security With Your Pet
At MSP, pets must be removed from carriers before TSA screening. Carry your pet through the metal detector while the carrier goes through the X-ray machine. Leashes and harnesses should remain secured whenever possible.
Pet Relief Areas
The Minneapolis/St. Paul airport has three exterior and seven interior pet relief areas.
Outdoor Relief Areas
- Terminal 1 outside doors 1 and 4 on Baggage Claim level.
- Outside Silver Parking Ramp
- Terminal 2 outside of door 8 on Baggage Claim
Indoor Relief Areas
- Terminal 1
- Entrance to Concourse E
- Near Gate F6
- On the C/G Connector Bridge
- Terminal 2
- Near Gate H11
Features
✓ Open 24 Hours
✓ ADA Accessible
✓ Waste Bags Provided
✓ Drinking Fountain
✓ Turf and Hard Surface Areas
Official Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Resources
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