Rochester International Airport is owned by the City of Rochester and operated by the Rochester Airport Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mayo Clinic.
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The Rochester International Airport (RST) is served by two air carriers who collectively offer flights daily to Chicago and Minneapolis transporting about 190,000 passengers each year, providing air service to Southeast Minnesota and border regions of Iowa and Wisconsin.
As an economic engine in our region, the Rochester International Airport plays a significant role in economic development, providing excellent air service to two major hubs and beyond to anywhere in the world.
The airport provides an impressive annual economic impact for the region of $190 million in economic activity, 1,624 jobs, and $63 million in annual payroll.
The goal of the air service development is to maintain existing air service levels while consistently striving to add more flights and nonstop destinations. This goal is achieved through continuous marketplace analysis of current and potential routes, examination of the Southeastern Minnesota regional customer base, and teaming with community partners in order to present the best business case possible to new and existing air carriers.
Air service recruitment cannot be achieved by the airport alone. Business commitment to utilizing the local airport is vital.
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The Airport Commission, made up of at least five members, including the Mayor of Rochester, Director of Public Works or appointee, President of the City Council, Mayo Clinic Representative, and the Airport Director.
Rochester Airport Company oversight is conducted by a governing board comprised of Mayo Clinic staff.
The Rochester Airport Company employs 25 full-time staff in the Administration, Maintenance, and Fire Departments.
Executive Director
Deputy Airport Director
Fire Chief + Operations Supervisor
Manager of Finance and Administration
Parking Manager
Finance + Administration
Marketing Communications Manager
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