Airport code
RST — Rochester International Airport
RST is the IATA code for Rochester International Airport, an airport serving Rochester, United States. Its ICAO code is KRST, and it operates in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 43.9083, -92.5000 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1317 ft (401 m).
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About Rochester International Airport
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.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | RST |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KRST |
| Airport name | Rochester International Airport |
| City | Rochester |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Chicago (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 43.9083 |
| Longitude | -92.5000 |
| Elevation | 1317 ft (401 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 9,034 ft (2,754 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Rochester International Airport?
The IATA code for Rochester International Airport is RST.
What is the ICAO code for Rochester International Airport?
The ICAO code for Rochester International Airport is KRST.
Where is RST airport located?
Rochester International Airport (RST) is located in Rochester, United States.
What time zone is RST in?
Rochester International Airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to RST?
The nearest airport to Rochester International Airport (RST) is La Crosse Municipal Airport (LSE) in La Crosse, about 100 km away.
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