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Careers at RST: A Chance to Make a Difference

At Rochester International Airport (RST), every role helps create a welcoming experience for travelers, many of whom are visiting for important, and sometimes emotional, reasons. “For the people that work at RST, it’s not just a job,” said Caleb Wyman, Vice President and General Manager of Great Planes, one of...

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Flying Into Rochester International Airport for the First Time? Start Here.

For many travelers, arriving at Rochester International Airport (RST) is a little different…in a good way. The airport is smaller, quieter and easier to navigate than larger hubs. And once you land, you’re already close to where you need to be. Mayo Clinic, downtown Rochester and most hotels are just...

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Why Business Travelers Choose United Airlines — And What It Means for Rochester, MN

One group of travelers will be especially well-served when United Airlines comes to Rochester International Airport on June 1: business travelers. Whether departing Rochester for work or arriving for meetings, conferences or other business in the area, they’ll benefit from greater convenience and connectivity. “Time, reliability and flexibility aren’t perks...

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Preparing for the Future: Runway Reconstruction Resumes at RST

What’s happening on the south end of Runway 3 at RST isn’t especially visible to travelers, but it’s one of the most important phases of the airport’s long-term construction plan. After a winter pause, construction is back underway — focused on reshaping the land, rebuilding the foundation, and extending the...

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5 Things That Surprise Mayo Clinic Visitors About Flying Into Rochester, MN

For many people traveling to Mayo Clinic, the trip itself can feel like one more challenge in an already stressful time. Patients may be dealing with limited energy, mobility concerns, or complicated schedules. Caregivers are often juggling luggage, paperwork, and the responsibility of helping a loved one get where they...

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Wellness Weekends One-Stop from RST

Phoenix – Tucson – Austin – Denver – Fort Myers Sometimes the best reset isn’t a complicated, far-flung vacation – it’s a long weekend focused on relaxation and simple pleasures. Book a flight to one of these five wellness destinations today. (And when your weekend begins at the low-stress RST,...

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Myth vs. Fact: What to Know about Flying RST

There are plenty of assumptions about how airports work — who controls flights, what affects pricing, and whether flying local really makes a difference. At RST, informed travelers help build a stronger airport. Let’s separate myth from reality. Myth 1: RST can add flights whenever they want. Fact: Airlines —...

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Get to Know United Airlines: 10 Things to Know Before United Takes Off at RST

With United Airlines launching nonstop service at RST this April, travelers have a lot to look forward to. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or new to United, here are 10 quick facts to help you get to know the airline before your first flight. United is the world’s largest airline*....

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When Care Begins at RST

For Mayo Clinic patients like Isabella Ullo, RST is more than a plane to land—it's where care begins....

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Rochester International Airport (RST) Accessibility Statement

Updated: January 2026.

General

Rochester International Airport (RST) strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. Rochester International Airport (RST) has invested a significant amount of resources to help ensure that its website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with the strong belief that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort, and independence.

Conformance status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Rochester International Airport (RST) is making constant efforts to improve the accessibility of its site and services in the belief that it is our collective moral obligation to allow seamless, accessible, and unhindered use for those of us with disabilities.

We aim to make all pages and content on flyrst.com accessible, but some content may not yet fully meet the highest accessibility standards. This could be due to challenges in identifying the most suitable technological solution.

We may revise this Statement periodically to reflect improvements or changes to our accessibility practices.

Enabling the Accessibility Menu

The Flyrst.com accessibility menu can be enabled either by hitting the tab key when the page first loads or by clicking the accessibility menu icon that appears in the corner of the page. After triggering the accessibility menu, please wait a moment for the accessibility menu to load in its entirety.

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If you are experiencing difficulty with any content on Flyrst.com or require assistance with any part of our site, please contact us during normal business hours as detailed below, and we will be happy to assist.

Contact Us

If you wish to report an accessibility issue, have any questions, or need assistance, please contact Rochester International Airport (Rochester, MN) Customer Support as follows:

Email: rst@flyrst.com
Phone: 507.282.2328