Terminal 1–Lindbergh station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | December 4, 2004 |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport , United States |
| Products | Metro Blue Line service |
| Owner | Metropolitan Airports Commission |
Terminal 1–Lindbergh station is an underground light rail stop on the Metro Blue Line situated within Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. The station features a central platform accessible via escalator or elevator and commenced operations with the Blue Line's second expansion phase on December 4, 2004.
Design
Positioned directly beneath a key airport facility, the station's construction adhered to rigorous Federal Aviation Administration safety regulations. Entry is provided through the transit center located in the "Hub Building," which connects to the main terminal through the Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport Trams, an automated people mover system.
To ensure security, the tunnels were constructed with blast-resistant features, making this underground segment the costliest portion of the rail project. The station box spans approximately high, wide, and long, making it Minnesota's largest underground public area. Excavation took place following tunnel boring machine completion of the main tunnels, utilizing cut-and-cover techniques near the tunnel ends. During construction, a buried river valley was uncovered just south of the station.
Although unheated, the subterranean setting maintains a stable temperature near throughout the year.
Airport shuttle operation
There is complimentary service between this station and Terminal 2–Humphrey station, operating continuously around the clock. The Blue Line functions as the main transit connection between terminals. Ownership and maintenance of both this station and Terminal 2-Humphrey station fall under the Metropolitan Airports Commission, rather than Metro Transit.
Connections
Direct bus service is available via Route 54, linking passengers to Downtown Saint Paul and the Mall of America.
Public art
The station showcases Dragonfly, a by terrazzo floor installation created by Andrea Myklebust and Stanton Sears, illustrating a dragonfly wing on the platform alongside an airfoil wing suspended overhead. This artwork is owned by Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, where the artists have contributed several terrazzo pieces. The walls of the station are designed to evoke Saint Peter Sandstone, reflecting the geological features encountered in the tunnels.