Which airport should I fly into for Bloomington?

For long-haul and international flights, Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) is the main gateway near Bloomington. The closest airport, Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Bloomington?

The nearest is about 5 mi (8 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Bloomington?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Bloomington

The closest airports to Bloomington, Minnesota: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Bloomington, Minnesota is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
MSP	Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain AirportMinneapolis, United States	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	International
FCM	Flying Cloud AirportMinneapolis, United States	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	Regional
STP	St Paul Downtown Holman FieldSt Paul, United States	13 mi / 21 km	44 min	Regional
MIC	Crystal AirportMinneapolis, United States	16 mi / 25 km	30 min	Regional
FBL	Faribault Municipal AirportFaribault, United States	35 mi / 57 km	1 hr 4 min	Regional
RNH	New Richmond Regional AirportNew Richmond, United States	43 mi / 69 km	1 hr 17 min	Regional
OEO	L O Simenstad Municipal AirportOsceola, United States	44 mi / 71 km	1 hr 19 min	Regional
OWA	Owatonna Degner Regional AirportOwatonna, United States	50 mi / 80 km	1 hr 29 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) is the most convenient at about 5 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Bloomington. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with MSP.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near MSP saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Bloomington is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road.