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Rochester International Airport

Rochester, United States
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Southeast Minnesota's primary commercial air gateway.

Opened
1960
Location
Rochester, United States
Rochester International Airport (RST/KRST) is the primary commercial airport serving Rochester, Minnesota, and the surrounding southeast Minnesota region. It is located approximately five miles southwest of downtown Rochester and serves both commercial passengers and general aviation traffic. The airport is closely associated with Rochester's identity as a medical destination, given the city's home to the Mayo Clinic, one of the world's leading medical centers. This relationship means a significant portion of passengers are medical travelers, patients, and healthcare professionals. RST operates on a relatively modest scale, with scheduled service connecting Rochester to major hub airports. The facility has undergone renovations and expansions over the years to accommodate growing demand tied to the region's healthcare industry.
Terminals
The airport features a single terminal building with a small number of gates handling commercial and general aviation operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, rideshare services, and shuttle buses connecting the airport to downtown Rochester and the Mayo Clinic.
Airlines here
Delta Connection (operated by SkyWest Airlines) and United Express are among the primary carriers offering scheduled service at RST.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 5 miles southwest of downtown Rochester, Minnesota.
  • ›The airport's traffic is heavily influenced by Mayo Clinic, one of the world's top medical institutions.
  • ›RST primarily serves as a spoke airport with connections to major hubs such as Minneapolis, Chicago, and Detroit.
  • ›The airport handles both commercial passenger flights and a significant volume of general aviation.
  • ›Rochester, MN is one of the smaller U.S. cities with scheduled commercial air service, sustained largely by medical tourism.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

RST → ORDAA · ERD ER4
RST → MSPDL · CRJ
RST → AZAG4 · 319
RST → ORDUS · ERD ER4
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City & Place Guide

Flower City on the Genesee: arts, innovation, and lakeside charm.

Rochester, New York sits along the southern shore of Lake Ontario and the winding Genesee River. Once an industrial powerhouse known for Kodak and Xerox, the city has reinvented itself as a hub for higher education, optics research, and a thriving arts scene.

Visitors find a compact, walkable downtown surrounded by distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character. The city's park system, largely designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, gives Rochester an unusually green and pleasant feel for a mid-sized American city.

  • •George Eastman Museum — world's oldest photography museum in a stunning mansion
  • •Strong National Museum of Play — massive, interactive museum beloved by families
  • •High Falls — dramatic 96-foot waterfall right in the heart of downtown
  • •Memorial Art Gallery — encyclopedic collection spanning 5,000 years of art
  • •Seneca Park Zoo — intimate zoo along the Genesee River gorge
  • •Rochester Public Market — lively year-round market open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Getting around: Rochester is best explored by car, as the city is spread out and public transit is limited. The Regional Transit Service (RTS) operates bus routes across the metro area, but schedules can be infrequent. Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are widely available and practical for most trips. A free trolley circulates downtown on weekdays during business hours.

Best time: Late May through September offers the most pleasant weather, with the famous Lilac Festival in May being a peak highlight.

Local food: Try a Rochester-style garbage plate, a hearty diner creation of meat, home fries, and macaroni salad topped with hot sauce, then finish with a white hot from a local coney island stand.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Rochester International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Rochester International Airport is an international airport located seven miles (11 km) south of downtown Rochester in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It is the second-busiest airport in Minnesota. Its name used to be "Rochester Municipal Airport", before adding customs and immigration facilities specifically for Mayo Clinic purposes in 1995.

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