Rochester International Airport (KRST) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Rochester International Airport in Rochester, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Rochester International Airport (KRST) is a regional airport serving Rochester, MN at 1,317 ft. KRST reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 13, 21, 31) — longest 9,034 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KRST in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Current pilot readout for KRST
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KRST. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 7,301 ft | CON | — | — |
| 13 | 9,034 ft | CON | — | — |
| 21 | 7,301 ft | CON | — | — |
| 31 | 9,034 ft | CON | — | — |
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KRST weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rochester International Airport in Rochester, MN: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KRST is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRST
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 51%
- 13
- 20%
- 03
- 15%
- 31
- 14%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRST
- IATA
- RST
- FAA LID
- RST
- City
- Rochester
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,317 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.9083, -92.5000
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,034 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KRST
- ATIS
- 120.5 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 50m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
10 airports+4 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
6 airportsRC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Rochester Aero Model Society - 85th St — Oronoco, MN · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRST reported VFR conditions during about 74.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 239 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.8 kt, calm 2.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.0 | 18.7 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Feb | 67.8 | 16.6 | 9.1 | 6.6 |
| Mar | 70.5 | 15.1 | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Apr | 74.1 | 14.2 | 7.6 | 4.1 |
| May | 80.4 | 10.8 | 6.3 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 85.4 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 87.4 | 7.5 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 83.4 | 9.2 | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 83.6 | 9.3 | 4.2 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 77.0 | 12.3 | 6.2 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 68.1 | 17.4 | 8.2 | 6.3 |
| Dec | 52.7 | 20.6 | 14.1 | 12.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.1 kt |
| Feb | 11.0 kt |
| Mar | 10.9 kt |
| Apr | 11.7 kt |
| May | 10.2 kt |
| Jun | 8.9 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.9 kt |
| Sep | 8.1 kt |
| Oct | 9.6 kt |
| Nov | 10.9 kt |
| Dec | 10.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRST airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Rochester International Airport in Rochester, MN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KRST weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRST?+
KRST has 4 runways — 03, 13, 21, 31; the longest is 9,034 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRST report its own weather?+
Yes — Rochester International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRST have a TAF?+
No — KRST does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRST, about 0 nm away.
Does KRST broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRST does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRST from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRST airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Rochester International Airport (KRST) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Rochester International Airport (KRST)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Rochester International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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