About The Airport

Home to Mayo Clinic and located in the United States’ Upper Midwest region, Rochester, Minnesota is a thriving city centered in a catchment of 800,000 people—260,000 people in the immediate metro area. Consistently rated as one of the Best Cities to Live in the U.S. by US News and World Report, Rochester International Airport (RST) is a gateway to this growing community. 

• RST's catchment is one of the fastest-growing in the U.S.
• Rochester, MN boasts 3.5% annual job growth
• Rochester welcomes nearly 3M visitors a year

Rochester International Airport features scheduled daily service on American Airlines and Delta Air Lines to Chicago and Minneapolis, respectively. In 2017, the airport opened a Federal Inspection Station in the main terminal capable of handling mainline aircraft. Passengers flying through RST enjoy personalized service offered by Mayo Clinic and skycaps. RST is often praised for its compact terminal, ease and convenience, and friendly staff.