KRST Rochester Intl Airport Guide

Before you fly into KRST

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Towered

05:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs

Pattern alt

2,317.4'

MSL · field 1,317.4' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 21

H/W +7 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KRST

Current METAR

Observed 10:54Z

KRST 121054Z 25009KT 8SM CLR 14/11 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP107 T01390106

Wind: 250° @ 9 kt
Visibility: 8 SM
Temp / Dew: 14°C / 11°C
Altimeter: 29.85 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,600 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 12:00Z–13 12:00Z

TAF KRST 121120Z 1212/1312 26012KT P6SM SKC FM121400 27017G26KT P6SM SKC FM122300 25011KT P6SM FEW250 FM130200 20008KT P6SM BKN150

BASEVFR

12 12:00Z–12 14:00Z

Wind: 260° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 7 NM SW
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: RST (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JOHN C REED
Phone: 507-254-1161
Address: 7600 HELGERSON DR SW, ROCHESTER MN 55902-1838

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM: PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: ALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

ATIS / D-ATIS

Clearance / Ground

Tower / Local

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

250° · 9 kt

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RWY 21

205°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31	131° / 311°	9,034 ft	CONC	Standard L
03/21Favored	25° / 205°	7,301 ft	ASPH-CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	9,033'	9,033'	9,033'	9,033'	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	MALSR	—
31	9,033'	9,033'	9,033'	9,033'	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	ALSF2	—
03	7,300'	7,300'	7,300'	7,300'	VASI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
21	7,300'	7,300'	7,300'	7,300'	PAPI 4-box left(3.05°)	—	—

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KRST ROCHESTER INTL in ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, showing runways 13/31, 03/21 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 13

LS · CAT I

MNK

109.1

RWY 31

LS · CAT II

RST

108.5

COPTER ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 31

KRST · IAP

COPTER ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 31

KRST · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.39

KCHU·Houston County·47.1 nm

Cheapest Jet A

$8.50

KRST·Signature Aviation

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Signature Aviation 122.950(507) 282-1717 WebsiteIndependent2d ago	$7.83SS $7.23	$8.50	—

Signature Aviation
122.950(507) 282-1717
—
100LL
$7.83
Jet A
$8.50

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.39atKCHUHouston County47.1 nmsave $2.44

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

WHEN ATCT CLSD SNOW REMOVAL EQPT PSNL MNT CTAF.
WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
US CUST AVBL MON-FRI 0830-1700; PN AFT HRS & WKENDS CALL 507-285-5278.
FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC FSS VIA RCO, IF UNA CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

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.

Fuel notes

100LLAVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.

Runway surface & condition

03/21PCR VALUE: 890/F/D/X/T
13/31PCR VALUE: 890/R/D/W/T

Approach & departure obstructions

13RVR UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD.
31RVR UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD.

Other notes

24 HR PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 9 PAX SEATS BTN 2300-0500 CALL 507-254-1161.
03/21RWY 03 END 2075 FT CONC, MID 3777 FT ASPHALT, RWY 21 END 1449 FT CONC.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KRST

Answer card

ICAO: KRST
Name: ROCHESTER INTL
Location: ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Elevation: 1,317.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,317.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Towered · 0500-2300
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 13/31 · 9,034 ft
Published ILS approaches: 2
Published frequencies: 10
Magnetic variation: 1°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 250° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 21

Rochester Intl is in Rochester, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,317.4 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 9,034 ft on runway 13/31. The other runway is 03/21 at 7,301 ft. The airport has a control tower. Tower hours are 0500 to 2300.

ILS is available on runway ends 13 and 31. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (507) 282-1717 for current service details.

A few published remarks matter here. 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card payment. Waterfowl are present on and near the airport. When the tower is closed, snow removal personnel monitor CTAF. The airport also publishes after-hours access rules for larger unscheduled aircraft between 2300 and 0500. Rochester is a busy controlled field, so plan for towered operations, taxi instructions and current approach lighting use. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KRST?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or ATC gives a different instruction.

What are the tower hours at Rochester Intl?

The tower is open from 0500 to 2300. When it is closed, snow removal personnel monitor CTAF.

Which ILS approaches are available at KRST?

ILS is published for runway ends 13 and 31. If you are planning a night or low-weather arrival, verify the current approach and lighting setup before departure.

What is the longest runway at KRST?

Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 9,034 ft. Runway 03/21 is 7,301 ft.

Which FBO is on the field at Rochester Intl?

Signature Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (507) 282-1717 for current service details.

Is 100LL available 24 hours at KRST?

Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card payment.

Is there a curfew or special after-hours restriction at KRST?

The facts do not publish a general curfew. They do say 24-hour prior permission is required for unscheduled aircraft operations greater than 9 passenger seats between 2300 and 0500. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

What should I know about operating into KRST in winter or at night?

Waterfowl are present on and near the airport. The field also publishes runway lighting and approach lighting procedures for when the tower is closed. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement and be ready for active runway lighting and snow removal traffic on CTAF.

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