Rochester International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Rochester, United States. Its IATA code is RST and its ICAO code is KRST. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,317 ft (401 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 9,034 ft (2,754 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RST
- ICAO code
- KRST
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,317 ft (401 m)
- Coordinates
- 43.9083, -92.5000
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,301 ft · 2,225 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 13/31 | 9,034 ft · 2,754 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Rochester International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LSE La Crosse Regional Airport | La Crosse, United States | 100 km · 62 mi |
| MCW Mason City Municipal Airport | Mason City, United States | 107 km · 66 mi |
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Minneapolis, United States | 122 km · 76 mi |
| EAU Chippewa Valley Regional Airport | Eau Claire, United States | 134 km · 83 mi |
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | Waterloo, United States | 150 km · 93 mi |
| FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport | Fort Dodge, United States | 204 km · 127 mi |
| STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport | Saint Cloud, United States | 220 km · 137 mi |
| DBQ Dubuque Regional Airport | Dubuque, United States | 222 km · 138 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RST. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,338 | 831 | 722 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,579 | 981 | 853 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,486 | 1,545 | 1,342 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,789 | 1,733 | 1,506 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,475 | 4,023 | 3,496 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,805 | 4,228 | 3,674 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,086 | 4,403 | 3,826 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,834 | 5,489 | 4,770 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,876 | 5,515 | 4,792 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,723 | 6,042 | 5,250 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,232 | 6,358 | 5,525 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,657 | 7,243 | 6,294 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,888 | 7,387 | 6,419 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,401 | 8,948 | 7,776 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,535 | 9,031 | 7,848 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,722 | 9,148 | 7,949 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 119.200 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.500 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.300 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | PRINCETON RDO | 122.450 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Rochester International Airport?
The IATA code of Rochester International Airport is RST and its ICAO code is KRST.
Where is Rochester International Airport located?
Rochester International Airport is in Rochester, Minnesota, United States, at 43.9083, -92.5000.
What time zone is Rochester International Airport in?
Rochester International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Rochester International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 9,034 ft (2,754 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Rochester International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE), about 100 km (62 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.