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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Quad City Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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The staff at Moline simply cannot resist the lure of the PA system, and they spend all day on it jawing like truckers with a CB radio. – Joe
MLI Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Quad City International Airport.
What to Expect
Quad City Airport (code: MLI) has a small, renovated terminal with two concourses (A and B). The airport features a gift shop and eatery on each side of security. WiFi is available to help pass the time.
Sleeping in Quad City Airport
A reviewer reported a “free” nap area with deep-reclining, soft seating for those looking for a place to sleep. Public service announcements at this airport are reportedly loud, so bring earplugs/noise-cancelling headphones. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 3:30 AM until the last flight arrival of the day. Overnight stays are uncommon. If you plan to remain overnight, notify airport security or administration.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
A past reviewer mentioned a “nap area” with deep-reclining chairs. Details and current availability are unverified. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Quad City Airport that provide free airport shuttles:
- Hampton Inn & Suites Moline Quad City International Airport – Adjacent to the terminal; no shuttle service. » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Express Moline Quad Cities – Mid-range hotel; free airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Moline Airport – Budget hotel; free shuttle on request. » Check Rates
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Moline Airport– Mid-range hotel; free shuttle on request (24-hour notice may be required). » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Quad City Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program.
- IMEG Business Center – Location: Concourse B before AirTran and United Gates. Lounge Access: $50 per year.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Food outlets include:
- A full-service restaurant/lounge – Location: landside. Hours: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Mon–Sat) and 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Sun). May close earlier depending on flight schedules.
- The Gevalia Cafe/Deli/Bar – Location: airside, between concourses. Hours: 4:30 AM until the last flight.
- Vending machines – Available landside and airside.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Workstations with charging outlets are available. Location: Concourse B, past the CNBC store.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Quad City Airport.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- Art Gallery – Located across from the main restaurant in the public waiting area.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply. Locations: landside near the gift shop • airside near the Gevalia Café.
- Baby Care Facilities – Baby changing facilities are available in restrooms.
- Business Center – Located at Destination Points, Concourse B (airside).
- Duty-Free & Shopping – No duty-free shops. Two gift shops are available: landside (south of the hanging airplane) and airside on Concourse B.
- Information Desk – Located near the gift shop, across from the restrooms, by the hanging airplane. Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
- Massage – Chair massages available Monday to Friday. Locations: Concourse B (across from Rock Island Arsenal display) and landside near the hanging airplane. Fee: $3 for 6 minutes (reader update, May 2019).
- Postal Services – Mailbox available landside near the hanging airplane (reader update, May 2019).
- SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
- Work Stations – Workstations with power outlets are available in Concourse B (airside).
Bus
METRO bus route 20 links the airport with central Moline. Buses stop in front of the terminal twice an hour from 6:10 AM – 6:10 PM on weekdays (service starts at 8:40 AM on weekends). For route maps, schedules and fares, visit the QC MetroLINK website. RIM Rural Transit offers on-demand service between the airport and rural areas throughout Rock Island and Mercer Counties in coordination with MetroLINK. For further information, visit the RIM Rural Transit website.
Car Rentals
Car rental desks are located on the east end of the terminal in the baggage claim area, near exit Doors 6 and 7. Onsite car rental agencies include Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz/Thrifty/Dollar • National/Alamo.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: AmericInn by Wyndham Moline Airport / Quad Cities • Comfort Inn Moline – Quad Cities • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Moline Airport, IL • Holiday Inn Express Moline – Quad Cities • La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Moline Airport • Radisson on John Deere Commons.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available in a designated area at the east end of the terminal, near baggage claim exit Door 7. All taxis are metered, and some operators require reservations during evening hours. Direct-dial courtesy phones are available in the baggage claim area.
Last updated: 2026-03-17
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.