Aira navigation help

We explain how to use the Aira app to get around in city buildings when you have low or no vision.

What is Aira

The City of Minneapolis offers free use of Aira, an app that connects blind and low vision customers to a live agent for navigation assistance.

Aira can be used for free at:

  • City Hall
  • Public Service Center
  • Public Service Building
  • Nicollet Mall
  • Minneapolis Convention Center
  • Target Center

Aira is also available across the entire Metro Transit service area, including the Blue and Green Light Rail lines.

Learn more about Aira and Metro Transit

Aira can help you:

  • Determine your location
  • Read signs
  • Navigate built environments

Learn more about Aira and download the app to get started

Tips for getting familiar with using Aira

Anyone can use Aira for free for up to 5 minutes every 24 hours for any reason. This a feature that is always available from Aira. This is a helpful way to practice and become familiar with the app and the service in the comfort of your own home. To use Aira’s daily free 5 minutes, tap the “Call Aira for Free” button after you open the app.

Contact information

For questions about how to use the app or about Aira in general, contact Aira Customer Care:

  • 1-800-835-1934
  • support@aira.io
  • Customer Care is available daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

Contact us

Guthrie Byard

Community specialist for people with disabilities

Title II coordinator

Neighborhood and Community Relations

Phone

612-554-3666

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays