MAC Chair Rick King to retire
Rick King, chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, announced his retirement on Oct. 26, 2025. The MAC oversees Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and several reliever airports, making the leadership change significant for the Twin Cities’ primary aviation infrastructure; the report did not immediately specify timing or succession details.
Transit & Infrastructure
Local Government
📌 Key Facts
- Rick King announced his retirement as MAC chair on Oct. 26, 2025
- The Metropolitan Airports Commission governs MSP Airport and metro reliever airports
- Succession/timing details were not immediately provided in the report
📚 Contextual Background
- Essential federal functions generally continue during a shutdown, including border protection, law enforcement, air traffic control and power grid maintenance.