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Rochester Municipal (RST) Airport Guide

Airport Name

Rochester International Airport

Airport Location

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

Terminals

1

IATA Code

RST

Telephone

+1 507 282 2328

Airport Overview

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Located close to the city of Rochester, Minnesota, Rochester International Airport has flights from three airlines - American Airlines, Northwest and Allegiant Air. The airport was originally founded in 1928.

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Getting into Town

Road: Taxi: Taxi service is provided by Yellow Cab (tel: +1 (507) 282 2222) and Taxicabs (tel: +1 (507) 282 2222). Shuttle: For shuttles to downtown Rochester or private sedan transport, call +1 (507) 282 2222.

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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 +1 507 282 7035.

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Information Desks

An information desk is located in the terminal building.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: The Home Federal Savings Bank (tel: +1 507 536 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: +1 507 287 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.

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Airport Hotels

Sleep Inn & Suites (tel: +1 507 536 7000) is located at the airport. Holiday Inn Rochester (tel: +1 507 288 1844), Best Western Soldiers Field Tower and Suites (tel: +1 507 88 2677), SpringHill Suites Rochester (tel: +1 507 81 5455), Travelodge Rochester (tel: +1 507 288 9090) and Kahler Inn and Suites (tel: +1 507 285 9200) are some of the hotels in Rochester.

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Airport Disabled Facilities

The airport is fully accessible for disabled travellers. Passengers are advised to inform their airline of any special needs in advance of travel.

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Airport Conference and Business Facilities

The airport has no business or conference facilities. The nearby Rochester Event Center (tel: +1 507 529 0033) can accommodate corporate functions.

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Directions

Coming from the east (Winona, LaCrosse), take I-90 to Highway 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 Highway 63 (exit 209A). Head north to county road 16 and go west to the airport. Arriving from the south (Iowa, Preston), head north on Highway 63 to county road 16 and take the exit to the airport. From the north (Minneapolis), head south on Highway 52 to Highway 63 exit. Go south about 10km (6 miles) to county road 16 (airport exit) and head west to the airport.

Car Rentals

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

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