KRST

MVFR

ROCHESTER INTL

ROCHESTER · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,317.4'
Longest RWY
9,034'13/31
Tower
05:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR07:54Z
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Before you fly into KRST
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
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 31
H/W +17 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KRST

Current METAR

Observed 07:54Z

KRST 280754Z AUTO 31017G24KT 10SM OVC018 06/03 A2979 RMK AO2 PK WND 30030/0741 SLP091 T00610033
Wind
310° @ 17G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
715 ft
Ceiling
1,800 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
Address
7600 HELGERSON DR SW, ROCHESTER MN 55902-1838

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 17 kt
RWY 31
311°M
Head/Tail
+17 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 311° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,317 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored131° / 311°9,034 ftCONCStandard L
03/2125° / 205°7,301 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
139,033'9,033'9,033'9,033'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
319,033'9,033'9,033'9,033'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
037,300'7,300'7,300'7,300'VASI 4-box left(3°)
217,300'7,300'7,300'7,300'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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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
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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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • When the tower is closed, snow removal equipment personnel monitor the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • U.S. customs is available Monday through Friday from 0830 to 1700. Prior notice is required after hours and on weekends by calling 507-285-5278.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Flight Service Station via remote communications outlet. If unavailable, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate or increase intensity of the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 13, high intensity runway lights for runways 13 and 31, and medium intensity runway lights for runways 03 and 21 using the common traffic advisory frequency. High intensity runway lights for runways 13 and 31 are preset to low intensity. Precision approach path indicators are operational continuously on runways 13, 21, and 31. Visual approach slope indicators are operational continuously on runway 03.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card payment.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31The pavement classification rating value is 890 rigid design with no weight limit and a tire pressure limit.Show FAA
  • 03/21The pavement classification rating value is 890 flexible design with no weight limit and a tire pressure limit.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13Runway visual range is unavailable when the tower is closed for runway 13.Show FAA
  • 31Runway visual range is unavailable when the tower is closed for runway 31.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Twenty-four hour prior permission is required for unscheduled aircraft operations greater than 9 passenger seats between 2300 and 0500 by calling 507-254-1161.Show FAA
  • 03/21Runway 03 end has 2075 feet of concrete surface, the middle 3777 feet is asphalt, and runway 21 end has 1449 feet of concrete surface.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
310° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

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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