Rochester International Airport (KRST)
Medium airport · Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRST |
| IATA | RST |
| Elevation | 1,317 ft (401 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°54'30" W 92°30'0" 43.90830, -92.50000 |
| Location | Rochester, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,301 ft (2225 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13/31 | 9,034 ft (2754 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Rochester International Airport at a glance
Rochester International Airport is a medium airport in Rochester, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as RST. The field elevation of 1,317 ft (401 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRST are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 9,034 ft (2754 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRST shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Rochester International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa Regional Airport | KCCY | 93 km (50 NM) |
| La Crosse Regional Airport | KLSE | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Mason City Municipal Airport | KMCW | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | KMSP | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field | KSTP | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rochester International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,317 ft field elevation of Rochester International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Rochester International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rochester International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rochester International Airport is KRST, and its IATA code is RST. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rochester International Airport above sea level?
Rochester International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,317 feet (401 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rochester International Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.9083, -92.5000 — in Rochester, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, about 93 km away.
Does KRST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRST appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Rochester International Airport?
Rochester International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,034 ft (2754 m) with a CON surface.