Airport
Rochester International Airport (RST)
Rochester International Airport is the primary air gateway to Rochester and southeastern Minnesota, with direct access to downtown and the Mayo Clinic campus. Compare transfer options to Rochester, Mayo Clinic, and nearby communities, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Rochester International Airport
Rochester International Airport is the main commercial airport serving Rochester and southeastern Minnesota, and it is the closest airport to the Mayo Clinic campus. The airport opened at its current site in 1960 and is owned by the City of Rochester, with operations supporting both business and medical travel.
The airport is located approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of downtown Rochester. Passenger services operate from a single terminal building with two concourses, and the compact layout keeps walking distances short for arriving and departing travelers.
Rochester International Airport is connected to the city by road via Highway 63, and travelers can continue onward using taxis, shuttles, rideshare services, private transfers, and rental cars available at the main terminal.
With free Wi-Fi, dining, quiet rooms, charging stations, and other passenger amenities, the airport serves as a convenient gateway for visitors arriving for Mayo Clinic appointments, business travel, and leisure trips across the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Rochester International Airport operates a single passenger terminal with two concourses, A and B. Concourse A is on the lower level and Concourse B is on the upper level, with airline ticket counters located in the main terminal lobby.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Rochester International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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