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Construction is officially underway on a major project at Rochester International Airport to upgrade its General Aviation ramp – which supports private aircraft, air ambulances and flight training operations – while positioning the airport for future growth. Photo credit Mayo Clinic. What Is the General Aviation Ramp, and Who Uses It? The General Aviation (GA)
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 — not the airport — decide
A message from Board Chair John Poe and Rochester Mayo Kim Norton. Reflecting on a successful year and sharing a look at where we’re headed.
GA Ramp Serves Private Planes, Air Ambulances & Flight School Aircraft Get ready for a significant enhancement at RST! In late summer or early fall 2025, RST will launch a major upgrade to its General Aviation (GA) ramp, the essential parking and staging area for private planes, air ambulances and flight school aircraft. The project
For the 61 members of the RST-based Southeastern Minnesota Flying Club (SEMFC), the sky isn’t the limit – it’s a second home. To truly grasp the passion of club members, consider this: Over the past five years, the collective distance flown in SEMFC’s two club planes is about a half-million miles, enough to circle the
A little-known area at RST flies under the radar but makes a huge impact, supporting more than 300 air ambulance flights, 10,000 private plane flights and 2,500 pilot training flights each year.
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