Quad City Airport (MLI)
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Passenger Guide
The Quad Cities International Airport (IATA code: MLI) serves the Quad Cities metropolitan area and Rock Island County in Illinois, linking the region with key United States airline hubs through scheduled domestic commercial service.
Official Website: qcairport.com
Telephone: +1 (309) 757-1768 (administrative offices open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays).
Terminals
The airport operates with a single single-level passenger terminal building, directly connecting to two boarding concourses: Concourse A and Concourse B. The facility does not operate 24 hours continuously: terminal entrance doors open daily at 3:30 a.m. and close after the arrival of the last scheduled flight of the night (around midnight).
Annual Passenger Traffic (2023): 537,000 total commercial passengers recorded.
Information Points
An interactive visitor touchscreen kiosk (Visit Quad Cities Touchscreen) is located in the main public lobby near the baggage claim area, providing tourism and regional ground travel information.
Location
The airport is located 3 miles (5 km) south of Moline, in Rock Island County, Illinois, easily accessible via US Route 6 and Interstate 74.
See MapPublic and private transportation
The airport is located approximately 3 miles (a 10-minute drive) from downtown Moline and offers various ground transportation alternatives directly outside the terminal.
Public Transit and Regional Buses
The public bus service MetroLINK (Route 20 Blue) stops in front of Door 6 across the terminal roadway. Buses run every 30 minutes Monday through Friday between 6:10 a.m. and 6:10 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8:40 a.m. to 6:10 p.m. (no service on major holidays). For off-hours transit, on-demand trips can be booked by calling +1 (309) 788-3360. Regional transport is supplemented by RIM Rural Transit (requires 24-hour advance booking) and intercity service by Burlington Trailways.
Rideshare Services
Both Uber and Lyft are authorized to operate at the airport, with designated passenger pickup zones located immediately outside the terminal entrance.
Taxis and Private Shuttles
Local licensed taxi companies including Yellow Cab (+1 563-723-8000) and Max's Cab Company (+1 563-324-9000) are available on demand curbside. Private and executive ground transfers can also be pre-booked with Act II Transportation and Express Midwest. Additional details can be checked on the official transportation page.
Car rental agencies
Car rental agency desks are located inside the public terminal on the east side, between exits 6 and 7, adjacent to baggage claim. The vehicle pick-up and return parking area is situated directly across from the front of the terminal building.
Available Companies
Parking services at Quad City Airport (MLI)
The airport features approximately 2,000 uncovered parking spaces divided across two automated parking lots that accept credit and debit card payments (a 3% transaction processing fee applies).
Parking Lots
- Short-Term Lot (Premium): Located directly adjacent to the terminal entrance. Rates: $2.00 per hour, $18.00 daily maximum, and $126.00 weekly rate.
- Long-Term Lot (Economy): Situated just a short walking distance from the terminal. Rates: $1.00 per hour, $9.00 daily maximum, and $63.00 weekly rate.
- Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting lot for motorists picking up arriving travelers.
Curbside Drop-off and Pick-up
Active curbside loading and unloading of passengers and luggage in front of the terminal is free of charge, provided vehicles are not left unattended.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
The airport provides accessible facilities and comprehensive passenger support for travelers with reduced mobility or special requirements.
Requesting Special Assistance
Travelers requiring wheelchair assistance or escort services should notify their airline at least 48 hours prior to departure. The airport operates Customer Care Skycap personnel assisting travelers from the curb or parking lots to the boarding gate; assistance can be requested in advance at +1 (309) 429-9684 or by texting "skycap". Dedicated screening assistance is also provided via TSA Cares at +1 (855) 787-2227 (coordinate 72 hours prior to travel).
Accessibility and Facilities
The single-level terminal is fully barrier-free. Accessible restrooms, designated ADA parking stalls in front of the terminal, and public TTY teletype phones for hearing-impaired passengers are available.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
Airport staff are trained under the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to offer patience, understanding, and extra support to travelers with non-visible disabilities or sensory sensitivities.
Nursing Rooms
Private, dedicated lactation rooms for nursing mothers are available within the terminal.
Unaccompanied Minors
Escort and travel assistance services for children traveling alone must be arranged directly with the respective airline.
Latest updates: September 27, 2026
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