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Airside Operations

The Metropolitan Airports Commission's Airside Operations Department coordinates with MSP's tenants and the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure the airfield is operated safely and efficiently.

Below are forms and documents related to operating vehicles and working on the airfield. Contact Airside Operations at 612-726-5111 with questions.

Airport Certification Manual

This manual provides direction and lines of responsibility in the day-to-day operations at MSP.  

Airport Certification Manual - Revision 30

This document highlights the most recent updates to the Airport Certification Manual. 

Field Rule – High Visibility Safety Vests/Garments

Rules for the use of high-visibility safety vest on the AOA area. 

MSP Drivers' Training Program

2021 AOA (Non Movement Area) Training

This PowerPoint is for all Non-Movement Area Drivers' Training.

2021 Movement Area Training

This PowerPoint is for all Movement Area Drivers' Training.

Airside Operations Area Drivers Guide

This contains general driving information about the airfield, and was designed for studying purposes as well as to serve as an on-the-job reference.

Drivers License Request Form

Drivers License Training  and Testing Scheduling Procedures

This document contains current training testing procedures that were revised on Jan. 1, 2018.

Movement Area Handbook

This contains additional driving information about MSP, and was designed for studying purposes as well as to serve as an on-the-job reference.

Drivers License Request Form - Supplemental Instructions Form

Ordinance No. 127 - Air Operations Area Driving Ordinance

This ordinance regulates operations on the Air Operations Area at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, prescribing the penalties for violation thereof and repealing Ordinance 105.

Ordinance No. 127 Talking Points

This is a high level overview of Ordinance 127, which can be found in its entirety above.

Appeal Request Instructions and Form

Directions to the Drivers' Training Center