KRST · RST
Rochester International Airport
Rochester, MinnesotaElevation 1,317 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
13/31
RWY 13132°T
Landing length (LDA)9,033 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,033 / 9,033 / 9,033 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31312°T
Landing length (LDA)9,033 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,033 / 9,033 / 9,033 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
03/21
RWY 0326°T
Landing length (LDA)7,300 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,300 / 7,300 / 7,300 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21206°T
Landing length (LDA)7,300 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,300 / 7,300 / 7,300 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Rochester International Airport is in Rochester, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,317 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerJOHN C REED
Manager phone507-254-1161
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKRST / RST
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.9083, -92.5000
Distance from city7 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF118.300
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.2
APP/DEP
A/D
120.5
ATIS
ATIS
118.3
CTAF
CTAF
121.9
GND
GND
122.45
PRINCETON RDO
RDO
118.3
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT.
›24 HR PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 9 PAX SEATS BTN 2300-0500 CALL 507-254-1161.
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC FSS VIA RCO, IF UNA CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›US CUST AVBL MON-FRI 0830-1700; PN AFT HRS & WKENDS CALL 507-285-5278.
›WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD SNOW REMOVAL EQPT PSNL MNT CTAF.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT OR INCR INTST MALSR RWY 13; HIRL RWY 13/31; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. HIRL RWY 13/31 PRESET LOW INTST. PAPI RWY 13, 21, & 31; VASI RWY 03 - OPR CONSLY.
›AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
›RVR UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD.
›RVR UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD.
›PCR VALUE: 890/R/D/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 890/F/D/X/T
›RWY 03 END 2075 FT CONC, MID 3777 FT ASPHALT, RWY 21 END 1449 FT CONC.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KRST have a METAR?
Yes. KRST is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KRST have a TAF?
When KRST issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KRST?
KRST sits at 1,317 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KRST?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.