Rochester International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code: RST
Full Airport name: Rochester International Airport
Address: 7701 Helgerson Drive SW, 55902, Rochester, United States
Country Dialing Prefix: 1
Telephone: (507) 282 2328
Email Address: rst@rochesterintlairport.com
Website: www.rochesterintlairport.com
Number of Terminals: 1
Time Zone: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November)

Airport Information

Location

The airport is situated 13km (8 miles) south of downtown Rochester.

Airport News

The airport has recently undergone a number of construction projects, including approach road improvements, expansion of parking facilities, and renovations to the control tower.

Driving Directions

Coming from the east (Winona, LaCrosse), take I-90 to Hwy-63 (exit 209B). Head north about 5km (3 miles) to county road 16 (airport exit) and then 1.5km (1 mile) west to the airport. Coming from the west (Austin, Albert Lea), take I-90 to Hwy-63 (exit 209A). Head north to county road 16 and go west to the airport. Arriving from the south (Iowa, Preston), head north on Hwy-63 to county road 16 and take the exit to the airport. From the north (Minneapolis), head south on Hwy-52 to Hwy-63 exit. Go south about 10km (6 miles) to county road 16 (airport exit) and head west to the airport.

Car Hire

The car hire agencies represented at the airport are Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and Thrifty. They have counters in the terminal building.

Public Transport

Shuttle: For shuttles to downtown Rochester or private sedan transport, call (507) 282 2222. Taxi: Taxi service is provided by Yellow Cab (tel: (507) 282 2222) and Taxicabs (tel: (507) 282 2222).

Car Parking

The short-term parking area is located immediately in front of the terminal building. There is no limit as to the length of time a vehicle can be parked in this area, but parking is less expensive in the long-term economy parking area, which is located nearby, within easy walking distance from the terminal building. For more parking information, call (507) 282 7035.

Information and Help Desks

An information desk is located in the terminal building.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: The Home Federal Savings Bank (tel: (507) 536 6200) has an office at the airport campus. FedEx operates air cargo service from the airport.
Eating and drinking: Meals are available from airport campus restaurants located both inside and outside the terminal building.
Shopping: A shop sells gift items, newspapers, magazines and snacks.
Other facilities: A Mayo Clinic (tel: (507) 287 8084) representative is available for medical and health assistance for passengers. Skycaps are also available to meet every flight and provide wheelchair and baggage assistance.

Conference and Business Facilities

The airport has no business or conference facilities. The nearby Rochester International Event Center (tel: (507) 529 0033; www.rochestereventcenter.com) can accommodate meetings and conferences.