A permit from the Airport Director's Office is required of anyone wishing to conduct commercial photo shoots or filming at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Permit applicants also must pay all applicable location, labor and administrative fees and provide required proof of insurance prior to taking photos or filming. Photo shoots or filming in areas leased by airlines, food or retail concessions, or other entities also require approval of the respective leaseholder.

See the General Terms and Conditions for Filming at the Airport for a complete list of requirements.

For more information, contact Debbie Piwoschuk in the Airport Director's Office at (612) 725-6464.

Location Fee

Photo Shoot Involving up to Six People

Up to two hours $100
Each additional hour $50

Photo Shoot Involving More than Six People

Up to two hours $200
Each additional Hour $100

Film/Video Production Involving up to Six People

Up to two hours $250
Each additional hour $150

Film/Video Production Involving Seven to 15 People

Up to two hours $1,000
Each additional hour $225

Film/Video Production Involving more than 15 People

Up to two hours $2,000
Each additional hour $450

MAC Employee Labor Charges*

Electricians $52.50/hour
Building Service Workers $50.00/hour
Police Sergeant $67.55/hour
Police Officer $54.38/hour
Community Service Officer $50.00/hour
Airside Ops. Asst. Manager $58.50/hour
MAC Escort $50.00/hour

* Hourly rates reflect the standard rates. Double-time rates apply on Sundays and holidays.

Administrative Fee

A 12% administrative fee is applied to the total

All rates are subject to change.