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Rochester International Airport (RST)

Rochester International Airport serves Rochester, Minnesota. In 2024, 98,537 passengers boarded flights here, up 5.4% from 2023, making it number 223 of 498 US commercial airports. The FAA classes it as a nonhub.

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98,537passengers boarding, 2024

#223busiest of 498

93,490passengers boarding, 2023

Cities near RST

City	Distance	Population	Home value
Rochester, MN	8 mi	124,292	$310,500
Lakeville, MN	65 mi	79,270	$452,500
Woodbury, MN	72 mi	81,558	$450,200
Bloomington, MN	75 mi	89,034	$361,700
St. Paul, MN	79 mi	306,684	$294,500
Minneapolis, MN	83 mi	430,324	$362,200

Straight-line distance from the airport to each city center.

Other airports nearby

MSP · Minneapolis 76 mi, 18.1M boardings

Parks and sights near Rochester

The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.

Rochester Community and Technical College 8 miles
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park State park 23 miles
Rice Lake State Park State park 30 miles
Carley State Park State park 22 miles
Whitewater State Park State park 24 miles
Lake Louise State Park State park 26 miles
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo Zoo 14 miles
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest State park 28 miles

Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.

Passenger numbers: Federal Aviation Administration, CY 2024 commercial service enplanements (published September 2026). Location: Wikidata (CC0). All US airports by passengers.