About The Airport

The Rochester International Airport (RST) is served by two air carriers who collectively offer flights daily to Chicago and Minneapolis transporting about 190,000 passengers each year, providing air service to Southeast Minnesota and border regions of Iowa and Wisconsin.

As an economic engine in our region, the Rochester International Airport plays a significant role in economic development, providing excellent air service to two major hubs and beyond.

The airport provides an impressive annual economic impact for the region of $190 million in economic activity, 1,624 jobs, and $63 million in annual payroll.

The goal of the air service development is to maintain existing air service levels while consistently striving to add more flights and nonstop destinations. This goal is achieved through continuous marketplace analysis of current and potential routes, examination of the Southeastern Minnesota regional customer base, and teaming with community partners in order to present the best business case possible to new and existing air carriers.

Air service recruitment cannot be achieved by the airport alone. Business commitment to utilizing the local airport is vital.