KRST 43.91N 92.50W · ELEV 1,317 FT

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Medium airport · RST

Rochester International Airport.

Rochester, Minnesota · 1,317 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.

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4.2/5

Google rating

588 ratings

Operators based

1,317

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Rochester, MinnesotaELEV 1,317 FTMedium airportScheduled service

4.2

Google rating

588

Google reviews

ratings on Google

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

1,317

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Nearest alternate

nm to CCY

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

50 nm

To the nearest alternate

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY).

Overview

Field brief

Rochester International Airport (KRST / RST) is a mid-sized airport serving Rochester, Minnesota. The field lies at an elevation of 1,317 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.

RST has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY, 50 nm), La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE, 54 nm), and Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW, 58 nm). RST offers 2 runways, the longest 9,034-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.

Quotes for flights out of RST vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from RST, or browse verified operators serving the area.

1 FBO serves KRST. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 1 FBO · directory

Signature Flight Support Rochester
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Located seven miles southwest of the central business district of Rochester, this city lies alongside the south fork of the Zumbro River. Nestled in a valley, Rochester’s skyline has tall buildings at the city’s center with farm fields in the foreground. Enjoy a round of golf at one of the local golf facilities. The Rochester Art Center in the city center hosts contemporary arts.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +23 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

4/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“Parking is reasonably priced and very close to the terminal.”

Mark B5★ on Google

4/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“Bathrooms are clean and there are surprisingly good food choices for how small the airport is.”

Mark B5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“The staff are so friendly.”

Bright5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Rochester International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KRST

IATA

RST

FAA / Local

RST

Elevation

1,317 ft

Coordinates

43.9083° N · 92.5000° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs MN fields

state range 656–1,799 ft

At 1,317 ft, RST sits higher than 68% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

2 runways

longest 9,034 ft

13/31
9,034 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
03/21
7,301 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 9,034 ft

RST's 9,034 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Location

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KRST · Rochester International Airport · Rochester, MN

Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from RST on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Chicago (ORD)	233 nm	57m
Nashville (BNA)	538 nm	1h 39m
Denver (DEN)	595 nm	1h 47m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)	693 nm	2h 1m
Dallas (DAL)	695 nm	2h 1m
Aspen (ASE)	703 nm	2h 2m
Washington DC (IAD)	739 nm	2h 7m
Jackson Hole (JAC)	789 nm	2h 14m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use RST?: Rochester International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,034 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at RST?: Rochester International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,034 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Which FBOs are at Rochester International Airport?: One FBO serves RST: Signature Flight Support Rochester. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to RST?: The closest alternate is Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY), about 50 nm away, followed by La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from RST to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 57m (233 nm), Nashville about 1h 39m (538 nm), Denver about 1h 47m (595 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.