KRST
Airport
Rochester Intl
Rochester, Minnesota

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:RST / KRST
Lat/Lng:43.9082777778, -92.5000277778
43-54-29.8000N, 092-30-00.1000W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 06/27/2013
Elevation:1317 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 06/27/2013
Magnetic Variation:01W,(2025), [-1W (2025)]
Sectional:CHICAGO
From City:7nm SW of Rochester

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:04/1961
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 0500-2300 (local)
Type:ATCT-TRACON
Hours:18
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:D,E,Class D Svc 0500-2300; Other Times Class E
Tower Radar:ASR,0500-2300
ARTCC:Minneapolis(ZMP)Minneapolis Center
FSS:Princeton FSS(PNM)
NOTAMs and Weather:RSTNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Lights:When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Activate or Increase Intensity MALSR Runway 13; HIRL Runway 13/31; MIRL Runway 03/21 - CTAF. HIRL Runway 13/31 Preset Low Intensity. PAPI Runway 13, 21, & 31; VASI Runway 03 - Operating Continuously.
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no
ARFF:I B S 05/1973
24 Hour Prior Permission for Unscheduled Air Carrier Operations Gtr than 9 Pax Seats Between 2300-0500 Call 507-254-1161.

Communications

CTAF:118.300
UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 507-216-8425
ATIS:120.5
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Rochester Tower'
257.8,118.3
Ground:
Contact 'Rochester Ground'
121.9
Approach:
Contact 'ROCHESTER' Approach (0500-2300 local)
251.125,119.8
Departure:
Contact 'ROCHESTER' Departure (0500-2300 local)
251.125,119.8
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Master Provides:Basic Radar Service Contact Approach Control Within 20 NM.
LLWAS
Tower Remarks:Approach/Departure Service Provided by Minneapolis ARTCC on Frequencies 132.35/307.3 (Rochester RCAG) When Rochester Approach Control Closed.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
L Available 24 Hours with Credit Card.
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen:None
Transient Storage:Hanger
Other Services:Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:City of Rochester
City Hall, 201 4Th St SE
Rochester, Mn 55904-3708
507-254-1161
Manager:John C Reed
7600 Helgerson Dr SW
Rochester, Mn 55902-1838
507-254-1161

Runways

Runways:03/21
13/31

Runway 03/21

Length:7301 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 06/27/2013
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Runway 03 End 2075 ft Conc, Mid 3777 ft Asphalt, Runway 21 End 1449 ft Conc.
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 890/F/D/X/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 370,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 890,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
End 03 End 21
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):7300 feet7300 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):7300 feet7300 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):7300 feet7300 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):7300 feet7300 feet
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO):5850 feet 
LAHSO Intersecting Runway:13/31 
True Alignment:026,(025 Magnetic)206,(205 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:1314.6' MSL1282.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:1317.4' MSL1304.6' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:48' AGL50' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.05°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-Box VASI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mileOther than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 13/31

Length:9034 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 06/27/2013
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 890/R/D/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 400,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 890,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 13 End 31
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):9033 feet9033 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):9033 feet9033 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):9033 feet9033 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):9033 feet9033 feet
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO):5270 feet3200 feet
LAHSO Intersecting Runway:03/2103/21
True Alignment:132,(131 Magnetic)312,(311 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILSILS
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:1268.3' MSL1304.1' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:1280.3' MSL1304.1' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:53' AGL55' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Rvr Unavailable When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed.
Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Rvr Unavailable When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed.
Runway Visual Value Equipment Available:YesYes
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator LightsALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

E80-US Customs User Fee Airport.
When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Snow Removal Eqpt Personnel Mnt CTAF.
Waterfowl on & in Vicinity of Airport.
US Cust Available Mon-Fri 0830-1700; Prior Notice After Hours & Wkends Call 507-285-5278.
for Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower is Closed Contact FSS Via Rco, If Una Contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

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