Rochester International Airport to host Master Plan public information meeting

Rochester, MN (May 22, 2019) – Rochester International Airport (RST) will host a Master Plan public information meeting Wednesday May 22, 2019. Airport management and the Master Plan team will share long-term development concepts related to the terminal, airfield, cargo area, and other airport support areas to address needed facility improvements at RST.

The Master Plan serves as a roadmap for the Airport’s future development. The purpose is to prepare a detailed plan for needed future facilities and improvements to existing facilities to accommodate anticipated aviation demands over the next 20 years. A master plan also includes a financial plan to support the implementation of the resulting long-term capital improvement program.

“It’s incredibly important to take a thoughtful look at how the airport is serving the growing needs of our region” said John Reed, RST’s executive director. “We are interested in hearing feedback from the community at this meeting.”

The open-house style meeting will take place on May 22^nd, 2019 at the Government Center, Room 104 from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. A brief presentation will be given at 5:15 p.m. and again at 6:15 p.m. Representatives from the Airport and consultant team will be available to answer questions and engage in one-on-one discussions.

Rochester International Airport

Rochester International Airport (RST) is owned by the City of Rochester and operated by the Rochester Airport Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mayo Clinic. The Rochester International Airport is served daily by United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, which collectively offer 13 flights each day to Atlanta, Chicago, and Minneapolis. RST accommodates over 370,000 passengers annually, providing air service to Southeast MN and border regions of Iowa and Wisconsin. Stay connected to RST at FlyRST.com and on Facebook/RochesterAirport and Twitter @flyrst.

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