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Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is one of the Upper Midwest's essential air connections, linking the Twin Cities region to hubs and destinations across North America. This metal print maps that connectivity precisely — rendered from real ADS-B flight tracking data. Every flight path is colorized by altitude, and the palette is yours to choose.

This print captures all 1,528 flights recorded on January 21–22, 2026 — the 64th anniversary of MSP's main terminal opening that established its current configuration. Printed direct-to-metal on an aluminum panel, it is a piece of aviation wall art that holds a specific day in the sky above the Twin Cities.

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MSP flight path print — Aurora theme
MSP flight path print — Ember theme
MSP flight path print — Nebula theme
MSP flight path print — Solstice theme
MSP flight path print — Sky theme
MSP flight path print — Coast theme
MSP flight path print — Rose theme
MSP flight path print — Iris theme

Dye-sublimated on aluminum · Float mount hardware included

$119

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Behind the Print

Statistics from the ADS-B flight data visualized in this print.

1,528

Total Flights

499

Unique Aircraft

134

Peak Hour Flights

This dataset covers two days of ADS-B traffic at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP/KMSP), spanning January 21-22, 2026, collected on the 64th anniversary of the airport's main terminal opening. The capture logged 1,528 total flights across 499 unique aircraft, with 749 arrivals, 755 departures, and 24 touch-and-goes. Operations ran continuously across the full 24-hour cycle, with the quietest window falling between 01:00 and 04:00 CST. The peak hour was 16:00 CST with 134 flights, and the average across all hours was 31.8 flights per hour. The busiest morning departure push concentrated between 08:00 and 10:00 CST, while late-evening activity tapered sharply after 22:00. Chicago O'Hare (ORD) was the top route by volume with 54 total movements (27 arrivals, 27 departures), followed by Denver (DEN) at 42 and Atlanta (ATL) at 32. Chicago Midway (MDW), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), and Phoenix (PHX) each logged 27 total movements. Approach directions concentrated heavily from the southeast quadrant, with SE (129 approaches) and ESE (110) leading, while departure headings showed a similar southeast bias at 139 and 98 respectively. The shortest recorded flight connected to Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) at 10.6 nm and 8.6 minutes. The longest arrival covered 2,981.2 nm over 355.5 minutes. The highest-altitude flight reached 48,150 feet on an arrival from Vero Beach Regional (VRB). The altitude distribution shows two distinct concentration zones across the dataset's 1,071,358 ADS-B position points. The lower cluster peaks in the 1,000-2,000 foot band (88,433 points), reflecting approach and departure activity close to the field. The upper cluster centers around 33,000-35,000 feet, with the 34,000-35,000 foot band recording 48,421 points, the highest count in cruise altitudes. Average groundspeed across all tracked legs was 309 knots, with a maximum of 660 knots. Total distance flown across all legs reached 1,053,321 nautical miles, with an average leg distance of 689.3 nm and an average duration of 120.1 minutes. Of 499 unique aircraft, 483 were US-registered, with 7 Canadian and 7 carrying unresolved country codes.

Every print includes a QR code linking to the full flight report.

Full Flight Report
Aluminum print showing flight path visualization
Premium Material

Why Aluminum

Our prints are produced on museum-grade aluminum with a high-gloss finish — the choice of professional galleries worldwide.

Dye-Sublimated

Colors infused directly into the aluminum surface for unmatched vibrancy.

Deep Blacks & Vibrant Color

High-gloss finish delivers exceptional contrast and altitude gradients.

Archival Durability

Scratch-resistant, waterproof, and fade-resistant for decades of display.

Modern Float Mount

Included mounting hardware creates a sleek 3/4" float off the wall.

Gallery-Quality Finish

The same premium process used by museums and professional galleries.

About the Airport

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, designated MSP and officially known as Wold–Chamberlain Field, traces its origins to 1920 when the site along the Minnesota River was first used for aviation. The airport's modern identity took shape on January 21, 1962, when its main terminal opened, establishing the configuration that would define passenger operations for decades. That building was later replaced by the Lindbergh Terminal, which opened in 1962 and has since been expanded and modernized through successive capital programs.

Geographically, MSP sits between Minneapolis and Saint Paul at an elevation of 841 feet MSL, roughly 10 miles from downtown Minneapolis. Its position in the Upper Midwest makes it the dominant hub for the region, connecting smaller markets across Minnesota, the Dakotas, Wisconsin, and Iowa to the broader national network. Delta Air Lines — through its predecessor Northwest Airlines — established MSP as one of its primary hubs, and the airport remains a core Delta hub today. That hub status drives a disproportionate volume of connecting traffic relative to the metro area's population.

The airport operates 4 runways in a configuration that allows simultaneous parallel operations, and it handles a mix of domestic mainline, regional, and international service. International routes primarily connect to European and Canadian destinations, with seasonal service to leisure markets. The airport is served by the Metro Transit light rail Blue Line, providing a direct connection to downtown Minneapolis and the Mall of America. That transit link, running since 2004, is one of the more straightforward airport-to-city rail connections in the United States. MSP is consistently ranked among the top 15 busiest airports in the country by passenger volume.

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