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Rochester International Airport Hires New Finance and Administration Manager
(Rochester, MN) December 12, 2022 — Jason Stini, CPA, has joined the Rochester International Airport (RST) as manager of finance and administration. In his new role, Stini is responsible for business operations and financial activities for RST, including overseeing accounting, budgetary, payroll/benefit and capital improvement programs. “Jason comes to us with solid financial experience in strategic and operational focus. His experience working with both private...
Rochester International Airport Executive Director Named President of Great Lakes Chapter American Association of Airport Executives
Rochester, MN—October 28, 2022—John C. Reed, A.A.E, Executive Director of Rochester International Airport, was named president of the Great Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for a one-year term, from 2022-2023. “It’s an honor to serve as the Great Lakes Chapter President,” said Reed. “I have been a proud member since 2002 and actively involved along with the national organization, the American Association of Airport...
Rochester International Airport Receives $850,000 Federal Grant to Recruit New Air Service
Rochester, MN (August 3, 2022) — Rochester International Airport (RST) has been awarded a Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant from the Department of Transportation. The $850,000 grant will be used to recruit new nonstop service to a western hub from RST. “We are thrilled with the news of this important award and want to thank the Department of Transportation for recognizing the...
Rochester International Airport Announces Tailwind Concessions Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration
Rochester, MN July 15, 2022 — Passengers at Rochester International Airport can now enjoy an enhanced customer experience with convenient and delicious new food, beverage, and gift shop in partnership with Tailwind Concessions. RST will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Wednesday, July 20 at 12:00 p.m. to officially welcome the organization to the community. “We first began working with Tailwind Concessions...
Sun Country Seasonal Service Returns to Rochester International Airport
(Rochester, MN—June 22, 2022) The Rochester International Airport is pleased to announce Sun Country Airlines return of seasonal nonstop service from Rochester to Phoenix, Arizona and Fort Myers, Florida beginning in December. “We are thrilled with the return of Sun Country’s convenient and affordable travel options to warm and sunny vacation destinations. We are grateful for the continued partnership that benefits the local traveler and...
Rochester International Airport Receives Prestigious Commercial Service Airport Project of the Year Award
Rochester, MN, (April 21, 2022) -- The Minnesota Council of Airports (MCOA) awarded Rochester International Airport (RST) their prestigious “Project of the Year” award during its annual Minnesota Airport Conference held April 6-8 at the Mayo Civic Center. Selecting from a record number of airport nominations from across the state MCOA recognized RST, project consultant Mead & Hunt, Inc., and contractor Hoffman Construction Company for...
Statement Regarding Mask Enforcement at Rochester International Airport
(Rochester, MN--April 19, 2022) The Rochester International Airport announces a change to mask enforcement regulations inside terminals and other facilities effective immediately, wearing masks will be optional after the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued guidance that it will no longer enforce mask-related regulations and will be withdrawing security directives that required face masks at airports, on aircraft and other forms of public transportation. The CDC...
Rochester International Airport Welcomes New Staff Laura Archbold and Benjamin Watkins
(Rochester, MN) March 30, 2022--The Rochester International Airport (RST) has named Laura Archbold as the airport’s new marketing and communications manager and Benjamin Watkins, as parking manager. Archbold brings more than two decades of experience in public relations and marketing communications working with public, private, non-profit and communities of faith. Her experience spans television news, PR agency, non-profit and corporate communication environments. In her new...
Sun Country inaugural nonstop flights to Fort Myers and Phoenix
Sun Country inaugural nonstop flights to Fort Myers and Phoenix take off at Rochester International Airport February 3-4 ROCHESTER, Minnesota February 2, 2022—Rochester International Airport (RST) in partnership with Sun Country Airlines announced the start of Sun Country’s inaugural nonstop seasonal air service to Fort Myers, Florida and Phoenix, Arizona. On Thursday, February 3, Sun Country begin operation with its first flight from RST to...
United Express Flights to Denver from Rochester International Airport, operated by SkyWest Airlines, Launch in October
Rochester, MN (August 10, 2020) –New, nonstop United Express flights, operated by SkyWest Airlines, between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Rochester International Airport (RST) begin on October 1, 2020. The new flights will provide travelers access to United’s global network via the airline’s Denver hub. The Denver hub provides one-stop access to 37 new cities from RST. Tickets are available now at united.com. The daily...
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