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KRST

Rochester International Airport · Rochester

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,317 ft / 401 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rochester International Airport (KRST), located in Rochester, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,317 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Rochester International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KRST / RST
Municipality
Rochester
Country
Region
US-MN — Minnesota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,317 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,033 ft / 2,753 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 132° / 312°
RWY 13 (132°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: MNK | CRS: 131°
RWY 31 (312°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: RST | CRS: 313°
Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,300 ft / 2,225 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 26° / 206°
RWY 02 (26°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (206°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
119.20 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.50 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.30 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO PRINCETON RDO
122.45 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026